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#1106 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 39% in state

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch

Elementary School · Claysburg-kimmel Sd · Claysburg, PA

A Claysburg-kimmel Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

240 CK Elementary Drive, Claysburg, PA 16625

  • Math 41% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$17,830
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 Claysburg-kimmel 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$53,836

Median home value

$158,600

Median rent

$887/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emmanuel Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–102.7 mi7Compare →
Spring Cove EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.7K–25.0 mi360Compare →

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.

Claysburg-kimmel Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch is listed in Claysburg-Kimmel SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch is a public elementary school in Claysburg, PA, part of Claysburg-kimmel Sd, serving approximately 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch

What grades does Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch serve?

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch?

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch rank in PA?

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch ranks #1,106 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch a charter school?

No, Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claysburg-kimmel EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Claysburg-kimmel 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
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Blair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 16625)
3,551
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
44.4
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 16625; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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