Clarion Area EL Sch

Clarion Area El Sch serves 366 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the remote town of Clarion, Pennsylvania. With 31 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 11.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #586 out of 2,852 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 55% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics. Located on Boundary Street, Clarion Area Elementary sits in a community where nearly 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a commitment to education. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $55,859 and median home values around $170,900.

While about one in five families faces economic challenges, the community of approximately 9,000 residents provides a close-knit environment for learning. The school's remote town setting in Clarion County offers students a peaceful, small-town atmosphere where they can focus on their elementary education while building strong connections with teachers and classmates in this tight-knit educational community.