Very Good
#576 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Curwensville Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Curwensville Area Sd · Curwensville, PA
A Curwensville Area Sd elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
650 Beech St, Curwensville, PA 16833
- Math 51% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Curwensville Area EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Curwensville 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average403/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Curwensville), 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
$57,264
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$670/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 2.6 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Curwensville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Curwensville Area EL Sch is listed in Curwensville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Curwensville Area EL Sch
Curwensville Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Curwensville, PA, part of Curwensville Area Sd, serving approximately 556 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Curwensville Area EL Sch
What grades does Curwensville Area EL Sch serve?
Curwensville Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Curwensville Area EL Sch?
Curwensville Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curwensville Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Curwensville Area EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Curwensville Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Curwensville Area EL Sch ranks #576 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Curwensville Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Curwensville Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Curwensville Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Curwensville Area EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Curwensville Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Curwensville Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Curwensville Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Curwensville Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Curwensville Area EL Sch?
99.5% of students at Curwensville 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (814) 236-1101
- Area population (ZIP 16833)
- 5,280
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 16833; 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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