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#742 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 26% in state

Coudersport Area EL Sch

Elementary School · Coudersport Area Sd · Coudersport, PA

A Coudersport Area Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

802 Vine Street, Coudersport, PA 16915

  • Math 57% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+27.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$21,998
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Coudersport Area EL Sch score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

99.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Coudersport 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average393/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coudersport), 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

$65,677

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16915; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Coudersport Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$21,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coudersport Area EL Sch is listed in Coudersport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coudersport Area EL Sch

Coudersport Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Coudersport, PA, part of Coudersport Area Sd, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coudersport Area EL Sch

What grades does Coudersport Area EL Sch serve?

Coudersport Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Coudersport Area EL Sch?

Coudersport Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coudersport Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Coudersport Area EL Sch is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coudersport Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Coudersport Area EL Sch ranks #742 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Coudersport Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Coudersport Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Coudersport Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coudersport Area EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coudersport Area EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Coudersport Area EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Coudersport Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coudersport Area EL Sch?

99.1% of students at Coudersport 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
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Potter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 16915)
5,911
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
48.8
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 16915; 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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