Below Average
#2219 of 2,846 schools in PA
Clarke EL Ctr
Elementary School · Pottsville Area Sd · Pottsville, PA
A Pottsville Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 North 16th St, Pottsville, PA 17901
- Math 33% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarke EL Ctr score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Clarke EL Ctr 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pottsville), 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
$61,632
Median home value
$130,600
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perception Training CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| The Perception Training Center, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Gillingham Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Assumption Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pottsville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarke EL Ctr is listed in Pottsville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarke EL Ctr
Clarke EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Pottsville, PA, part of Pottsville Area Sd, serving approximately 845 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,219 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarke EL Ctr
What grades does Clarke EL Ctr serve?
Clarke EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Clarke EL Ctr?
Clarke EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke EL Ctr is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarke EL Ctr rank in PA?
Clarke EL Ctr ranks #2,219 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Clarke EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarke EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Clarke EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarke EL Ctr has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clarke EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Clarke EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarke EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Clarke EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarke EL Ctr?
74.0% of students at Clarke EL Ctr 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (570) 621-2945
- Area population (ZIP 17901)
- 22,557
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 17901; 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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