Below Average
#2279 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn-kidder Campus
Elementary School · Jim Thorpe Area Sd · Albrightsville, PA
A Jim Thorpe Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2850 State Route 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210
- Math 32% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn-kidder Campus score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penn-kidder Campus 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,064
Median home value
$216,800
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Jim Thorpe Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L B Morris EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 615 | 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.
Jim Thorpe Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn-kidder Campus is listed in Jim Thorpe Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn-kidder Campus
Penn-kidder Campus is a public elementary school in Albrightsville, PA, part of Jim Thorpe Area Sd, serving approximately 548 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,279 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn-kidder Campus
What grades does Penn-kidder Campus serve?
Penn-kidder Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Penn-kidder Campus?
Penn-kidder Campus has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn-kidder Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn-kidder Campus is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn-kidder Campus rank in PA?
Penn-kidder Campus ranks #2,279 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn-kidder Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn-kidder Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Penn-kidder Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn-kidder Campus has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn-kidder Campus a charter school?
No, Penn-kidder Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn-kidder Campus a Title I school?
No, Penn-kidder Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn-kidder Campus?
64.2% of students at Penn-kidder Campus 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (570) 722-1150
- Area population (ZIP 18210)
- 7,879
- Area average commute
- 40.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 18210; 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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