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#1152 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 40% in state
Clearfield Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Clearfield Area Sd · Clearfield, PA
A Clearfield Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2831 Washington Ave, Clearfield, PA 16830
- Math 33% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clearfield Area EL Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clearfield 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,822
Median home value
$119,900
Median rent
$745/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Curwensville Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| St Francis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 148 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clearfield Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clearfield Area EL Sch is listed in Clearfield Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearfield Area EL Sch
Clearfield Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Clearfield, PA, part of Clearfield Area Sd, serving approximately 1,020 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearfield Area EL Sch
What grades does Clearfield Area EL Sch serve?
Clearfield Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Clearfield Area EL Sch?
Clearfield Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,020 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Area 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 Clearfield Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Clearfield Area EL Sch ranks #1,152 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Clearfield Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearfield Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Clearfield Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearfield Area EL Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Clearfield Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Clearfield Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearfield Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Clearfield Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearfield Area EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Clearfield 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (814) 765-5511
- Area population (ZIP 16830)
- 13,698
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 16830; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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