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Public elementary school · Austin Area Sd · Austin, Pennsylvania

Austin Area EL Sch

Austin Area EL Sch rates 9.6, right at the middle of Austin Area Sd's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.6this school

9.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Austin Area Sd median is 9.6.

#3 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania · Austin Area Sd: 1 elementary schools rated, median 9.6

The brief

An Austin Area Sd elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania and 1 of 2 in Austin Area Sd.

Austin Area EL Sch is listed in Austin Area Sd, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math70%30 points above the Pennsylvania average of 40%2025 PSSA
Reading52%2 points above the Pennsylvania average of 50%2025 PSSA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2022, reaching 61% in 2025.2025 PSSA; 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
10.0
50% of the rating
Academics
8.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Austin Area EL Sch and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$50,938
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
10.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
13
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Austin Area EL Sch

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Austin Area School District is a small, public PreK-12 school located in rural Potter County, Pennsylvania 1. The district serves approximately 180 students from Austin Borough and the townships of Keating, Portage, Sylvania, and Wharton 1. Kimberly Rees serves as the Superintendent 1. The school identifies as the smallest public school in Pennsylvania and reports a 100% graduation rate 1. It offers a STEM program and utilizes a 1:1 technology model 1. The district emphasizes individualized learning experiences and small class sizes to provide personalized attention from teachers 1. School Counselor Carrie Burgett is available to assist students with academic and personal matters 1. Upcoming events listed include a Board Meeting on May 11, 2026, and an early dismissal on May 15, 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.austinsd.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Austin Area EL Sch serve?

Austin Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Austin Area EL Sch?

Austin Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Austin Area EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Austin Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Austin Area EL Sch ranks #3 of 2,848 schools in PA.

What is Austin Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Austin Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Area EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Austin Area EL Sch a charter school?

No, Austin Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Austin Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Austin Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Area EL Sch?

96.1% of students at Austin Area EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
77
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Potter County
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$30,318
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 16720)
1,196
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
50.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.