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#1880 of 2,846 schools in PA

Clark Wood EL Sch

Elementary School · Northern Tioga Sd · Elkland, PA

A Northern Tioga Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

110A Ellison Road, Elkland, PA 16920

  • Math 45% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$18,061
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Clark Wood EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clark Wood 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,977

Median home value

$136,700

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Wesley AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–20.4 mi3Compare →
Russell B Walter EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available473Compare →
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northern Tioga Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clark Wood EL Sch is listed in Northern Tioga SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clark Wood EL Sch

Clark Wood EL Sch is a public elementary school in Elkland, PA, part of Northern Tioga Sd, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,880 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Wood EL Sch

What grades does Clark Wood EL Sch serve?

Clark Wood EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Clark Wood EL Sch?

Clark Wood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Wood EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Wood EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Wood EL Sch rank in PA?

Clark Wood EL Sch ranks #1,880 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Clark Wood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Wood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Clark Wood EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Wood EL Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clark Wood EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Clark Wood EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Clark Wood EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Wood EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Clark Wood 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tioga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 16920)
1,749
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 16920; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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