Very Good
#717 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Smethport Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Smethport Area Sd · Smethport, PA
A Smethport Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
414 S Mechanic St, Smethport, PA 16749
- Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smethport Area EL Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Smethport 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,114
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Smethport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smethport Area EL Sch is listed in Smethport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smethport Area EL Sch
Smethport Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Smethport, PA, part of Smethport Area Sd, serving approximately 367 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Smethport Area EL Sch
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smethport Area EL Sch
What grades does Smethport Area EL Sch serve?
Smethport Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Smethport Area EL Sch?
Smethport Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smethport Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Smethport Area EL Sch is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smethport Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Smethport Area EL Sch ranks #717 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Smethport Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Smethport Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Smethport Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smethport Area EL Sch has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smethport Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Smethport Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smethport Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Smethport Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smethport Area EL Sch?
62.4% of students at Smethport 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (814) 887-5012
- Area population (ZIP 16749)
- 3,691
- Area average commute
- 21 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 16749; 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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