Excellent
#182 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Jefferson EL Sch
Elementary School · North Pocono Sd · Lake Ariel, PA
A North Pocono Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 Lions Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
- Math 61% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson EL Sch score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
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 Jefferson 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,209
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in North Pocono SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–3 | Not available | 608 | 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.
North Pocono Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson EL Sch is listed in North Pocono SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson EL Sch
Jefferson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lake Ariel, PA, part of North Pocono Sd, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson EL Sch
What grades does Jefferson EL Sch serve?
Jefferson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Jefferson EL Sch?
Jefferson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson 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 Jefferson EL Sch rank in PA?
Jefferson EL Sch ranks #182 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jefferson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Jefferson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson EL Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Jefferson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Jefferson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson EL Sch?
30.5% of students at Jefferson 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (570) 689-2656
- Area population (ZIP 18436)
- 13,225
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 18436; 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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