Excellent
#287 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Austin Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Austin Area Sd · Austin, PA
An Austin Area Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
138 Costello Avenue, Austin, PA 16720
- Math 65% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Austin Area EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Austin Area EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,938
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Austin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin Area EL Sch is listed in Austin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Area EL Sch
Austin Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Austin, PA, part of Austin Area Sd, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Austin Area EL Sch
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Area EL Sch
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 #287 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Austin Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (814) 647-8603
- Area population (ZIP 16720)
- 1,196
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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