Clarion Area Elementary School

Summary:

Clarion Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 421 students in grades K-5 in Clarion, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Clarion Area School District.

Clarion Area Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores, particularly in science where 75.5% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.8%. The school also spends more per student ($18,108 in 2021-2022) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.7 in 2022-2023) than the state average. While the school's overall performance is strong, with female students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students performing better than their respective state averages, students with disabilities at the school significantly underperform the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Pinecreek Elementary School, Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary, and Keystone Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a healthy level of competition and quality education in the region. The school's ability to maintain its strong performance despite a significant population of students from low-income families is commendable.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 Boundary St
       Clarion, PA  16214-1655


(814) 226-8118

District: Clarion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
731st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,108 Help


Students who attend Clarion Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Clarion Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Two or more races:
4.4%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clarion Area Elementary School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), two or more races (4.4%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion Area Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion Area Elementary School is $18,108.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clarion Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion Area Elementary School 731st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clarion Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Clarion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion Area School District 205th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarion Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.20 801st 1302 38.5%
2004 67.11 492nd 1308 62.4%
2005 60.74 612th 1299 52.9%
2006 64.06 612th 1545 60.4%
2007 61.86 699th 1555 55.0%
2008 68.48 520th 1551 66.5%
2009 78.19 245th 1549 84.2%
2010 71.67 457th 1579 71.1%
2011 74.54 356th 1597 77.7%
2012 71.30 506th 1599 68.4%
2013 67.68 574th 1519 62.2%
2014 52.69 879th 1467 40.1%
2015 58.05 744th 1474 49.5%
2016 64.19 662nd 1554 57.4%
2017 51.17 913th 1547 41.0%
2018 56.97 792nd 1530 48.2%
2019 67.52 559th 1544 63.8%
2021 61.79 594th 1433 58.5%
2022 58.82 714th 1534 53.5%
2023 55.94 775th 1534 49.5%
2024 58.57 731st 1526 52.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.30 621st 1414 56.1%
2024 62.06 550th 1432 61.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.06 548th 1488 63.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.04 908th 1084 16.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.70 825th 1495 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.12 851st 1236 31.1%
2024 38.69 827th 1229 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 507 9 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 536 10 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 553 11 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 539 7 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1992 538 9 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 532 8 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1994 515 3 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 489 1 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 489 1 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 490 4 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 490 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 463 10 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 438 14 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 440 18 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 423 12 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 423 12 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 416 20 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 420 17 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 435 18 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 445 12 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 407 13 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 411 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 425 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 381 12 2 2 0 2 0 0 399
2012 370 10 3 3 0 0 3 0 389
2013 395 12 0 3 0 0 5 0 415
2014 350 18 2 4 0 0 14 0 388
2015 359 19 12 6 0 0 15 0 411
2016 310 18 10 7 0 0 12 0 357
2017 353 16 12 8 0 1 15 0 405
2018 350 15 12 15 0 1 16 0 409
2019 351 15 7 14 0 1 17 0 405
2020 338 10 8 13 0 1 16 0 386
2021 336 12 4 12 0 0 14 0 378
2022 338 17 3 15 0 0 16 0 389
2023 362 16 5 15 0 0 23 0 421
2024 317 12 9 10 1 1 16 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 22.0 23.8 n/a
1989 553 30.0 18.4 n/a
1990 571 33.0 17.3 0
1991 556 33.0 16.8 n/a
1992 555 31.0 17.9 n/a
1993 552 32.0 17.3 n/a
1994 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1995 501 29.0 17.3 n/a
1996 501 29.0 17.3 n/a
1997 512 30.5 16.8 n/a
1998 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1999 484 32.0 15.1 n/a
2000 457 32.0 14.3 26
2001 474 34.0 13.9 27.8
2002 455 33.4 13.6 27
2003 455 33.4 13.6 27
2004 456 32.0 14.3 31.8
2005 457 32.4 14.1 26.9
2006 475 31.4 15.1 30.5
2007 472 31.4 15.0 31.1
2008 428 32.0 13.4 30.1
2009 429 32.4 13.2 31.2
2010 439 31.4 13.9 32.6
2011 399 30.4 13.1 34.1
2012 389 29.2 13.2 29
2013 415 28.1 14.7 36.6
2014 388 26.0 14.9 38.4
2015 411 29.0 14.1 37
2016 357 30.0 11.9 40.9
2017 405 31.3 12.9 39.3
2018 409 30.5 13.3 41.6
2019 405 29.7 13.5 45.4
2020 386 30.3 12.7 n/a
2021 378 29.7 12.6 54.2
2022 389 30.1 12.8 56.8
2023 421 32.9 12.7 59.9
2024 366 31.1 11.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 22.0 23.8 n/a
1989 553 30.0 18.4 n/a
1990 571 33.0 17.3 0
1991 556 33.0 16.8 n/a
1992 555 31.0 17.9 n/a
1993 552 32.0 17.3 n/a
1994 526 30.0 17.5 n/a
1995 501 29.0 17.3 n/a
1996 501 29.0 17.3 n/a
1997 512 30.5 16.8 n/a
1998 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1999 484 32.0 15.1 n/a
2000 457 32.0 14.3 26
2001 474 34.0 13.9 27.8
2002 455 33.4 13.6 27
2003 455 33.4 13.6 27
2004 456 32.0 14.3 31.8
2005 457 32.4 14.1 26.9
2006 475 31.4 15.1 30.5
2007 472 31.4 15.0 31.1
2008 428 32.0 13.4 30.1
2009 429 32.4 13.2 31.2
2010 439 31.4 13.9 32.6
2011 399 30.4 13.1 34.1
2012 389 29.2 13.2 29
2013 415 28.1 14.7 36.6
2014 388 26.0 14.9 38.4
2015 411 29.0 14.1 37
2016 357 30.0 11.9 40.9
2017 405 31.3 12.9 39.3
2018 409 30.5 13.3 41.6
2019 405 29.7 13.5 45.4
2020 386 30.3 12.7 n/a
2021 378 29.7 12.6 54.2
2022 389 30.1 12.8 56.8
2023 421 32.9 12.7 59.9
2024 366 31.1 11.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarion Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,377 (8.0%) $15,862 (92.0%) $17,239
2020 $1,451 (8.2%) $16,142 (91.7%) $17,594
2021 $1,459 (8.1%) $16,633 (91.9%) $18,092
2022 $1,789 (9.9%) $16,320 (90.1%) $18,108

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 559th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 775th of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)65.456.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)78.452.9
 25.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)62.347.6
 14.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clarion Area Elementary School)88.778.6
 10.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)69.252.4
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)50.844.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)64.658.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)45.325.4
 19.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)62.261.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)55.642.3
 13.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clarion Area Elementary School)88.778.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)68.357
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405421
 4%
African American1516
 6.7%
American Indian00
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White351362
 3.1%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%59.9%
 14.4%


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Clarion Area Elementary School ranks 731st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Clarion Area Elementary School are 87% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Clarion Area Elementary School.

Students who attend Clarion Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clarion Area Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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