Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Summary:

Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 368 students in grades K-6 in the Claysburg-Kimmel School District. Despite consistently high spending per student, the school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years.

Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 40.7% Math proficiency rate was below the state's 40.4%, and its 52.5% ELA proficiency was slightly above the state's 53%. The school's White student population ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while its low-income students perform better, ranking in the top 37% in 2023-2024, suggesting significant achievement gaps. Additionally, Claysburg-Kimmel has seen elevated dropout rates compared to the state average, with 1.6% in 2022-2023 versus the state's 0%.

Nearby schools like Portage Area Elementary and the Hollidaysburg Area schools significantly outperform Claysburg-Kimmel on test scores and other metrics. For example, Portage Area had 65.7% Math proficiency compared to Claysburg-Kimmel's 40.7% in 2023-2024. Despite the school's high rate of low-income students, with 100% qualifying for free/reduced lunch, Claysburg-Kimmel has not been able to improve its academic performance or SchoolDigger rating over the past 10 years, remaining a 2-star school.


Detail:

Public K-6

 240 CK Elementary Drive
       Claysburg, PA  16625-9735


(814) 239-5144

District: Claysburg-Kimmel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
870th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,473 Help


Students who attend Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Claysburg-Kimmel Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Two or more races:
2.6%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.69. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), two or more races (2.6%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School is $17,473.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School 870th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Claysburg-Kimmel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Claysburg-Kimmel School District 277th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.77 657th 1302 49.5%
2004 56.43 687th 1308 47.5%
2005 61.23 598th 1299 54.0%
2006 42.23 1106th 1545 28.4%
2007 53.76 891st 1555 42.7%
2008 48.37 1012th 1551 34.8%
2009 58.23 788th 1549 49.1%
2010 61.60 738th 1579 53.3%
2011 50.66 1014th 1597 36.5%
2012 44.89 1124th 1599 29.7%
2013 36.86 1143rd 1519 24.8%
2014 40.40 1066th 1467 27.3%
2015 49.52 890th 1474 39.6%
2016 47.38 973rd 1554 37.4%
2017 49.34 937th 1547 39.4%
2018 49.12 940th 1530 38.6%
2019 47.81 959th 1544 37.9%
2021 55.83 723rd 1433 49.5%
2022 53.09 839th 1534 45.3%
2023 54.47 794th 1534 48.2%
2024 49.69 870th 1526 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.34 578th 1414 59.1%
2024 63.70 525th 1432 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.08 782nd 1488 47.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.19 588th 1084 45.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.71 907th 1495 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.43 921st 1236 25.5%
2024 27.88 979th 1229 20.3%
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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 Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 516 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 531 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1995 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 538 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 542 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 519 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 537 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 520 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 529 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 529 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 529 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 480 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 475 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 487 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2008 491 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 472 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2010 478 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2011 467 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 477
2012 437 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 446
2013 452 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 463
2014 443 5 0 0 0 0 8 0 456
2015 428 5 0 1 0 0 6 0 440
2016 431 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 439
2017 420 4 0 1 0 0 5 0 430
2018 396 2 0 1 0 0 6 0 405
2019 398 3 0 1 0 0 8 0 410
2020 398 4 0 1 0 0 12 0 415
2021 380 2 0 2 0 0 10 0 394
2022 367 2 0 2 1 0 13 0 385
2023 355 1 0 2 1 0 9 0 368
2024 331 2 0 2 2 0 9 0 346

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 Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 517 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 531 27.0 19.7 n/a
1995 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1996 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1997 539 29.0 18.6 n/a
1998 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
1999 519 29.0 17.9 n/a
2000 538 31.0 17.4 54.1
2001 520 31.0 16.8 48.7
2002 533 29.5 18.1 52.3
2003 533 29.5 18.1 52.3
2004 535 29.5 18.1 50.8
2005 494 31.5 15.7 56.5
2006 491 34.0 14.4 55
2007 502 35.0 14.3 57.4
2008 501 36.0 13.9 52.1
2009 482 34.7 13.9 58.3
2010 489 37.5 13.0 57.9
2011 477 36.5 13.0 59.7
2012 446 34.0 13.1 57.2
2013 463 32.0 14.4 54
2014 456 30.9 14.7 59.4
2015 440 30.0 14.6 61.6
2016 439 31.0 14.1 58.3
2017 430 31.2 13.7 61.2
2018 405 30.4 13.3 60.2
2019 410 31.9 12.8 66.3
2020 415 31.9 13.0 67
2021 394 31.9 12.3 99.2
2022 385 31.1 12.3 99.2
2023 368 31.6 11.6 100
2024 346 28.2 12.2 100

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 Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 517 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 531 27.0 19.7 n/a
1995 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1996 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1997 539 29.0 18.6 n/a
1998 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
1999 519 29.0 17.9 n/a
2000 538 31.0 17.4 54.1
2001 520 31.0 16.8 48.7
2002 533 29.5 18.1 52.3
2003 533 29.5 18.1 52.3
2004 535 29.5 18.1 50.8
2005 494 31.5 15.7 56.5
2006 491 34.0 14.4 55
2007 502 35.0 14.3 57.4
2008 501 36.0 13.9 52.1
2009 482 34.7 13.9 58.3
2010 489 37.5 13.0 57.9
2011 477 36.5 13.0 59.7
2012 446 34.0 13.1 57.2
2013 463 32.0 14.4 54
2014 456 30.9 14.7 59.4
2015 440 30.0 14.6 61.6
2016 439 31.0 14.1 58.3
2017 430 31.2 13.7 61.2
2018 405 30.4 13.3 60.2
2019 410 31.9 12.8 66.3
2020 415 31.9 13.0 67
2021 394 31.9 12.3 99.2
2022 385 31.1 12.3 99.2
2023 368 31.6 11.6 100
2024 346 28.2 12.2 100

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 Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,422 (10.6%) $11,996 (89.4%) $13,418
2020 $1,547 (9.8%) $14,282 (90.2%) $15,830
2021 $975 (6.7%) $13,475 (93.3%) $14,450
2022 $3,199 (18.3%) $14,274 (81.7%) $17,472

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 959th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 794th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)68.141.9
 26.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)68.153.5
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)47.146.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)74.569.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)62.654.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)2540
 15%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)52.552
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)24.650
 25.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)60.763
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)41.944.6
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)74.569.8
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School)61.155.7
 5.4%
   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 Students410368
 10.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White398355
 10.8%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%100%
 33.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School

Students at Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School ranks 870th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Claysburg-Kimmel Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary 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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