Below Average
#2462 of 2,846 schools in PA
State EL Ctr
Elementary School · Wyoming Valley West Sd · Larksville, PA
A Wyoming Valley West Sd elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
355 State Street, Larksville, PA 18704
- Math 16% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at State EL Ctr score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
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 State EL Ctr 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Larksville), 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
$62,907
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Seminary Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Wyoming Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Dr David W Kistler EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Lyndwood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wyoming Valley West Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
State EL Ctr is listed in Wyoming Valley West SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About State EL Ctr
State EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Larksville, PA, part of Wyoming Valley West Sd, serving approximately 1,316 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,462 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about State EL Ctr
What grades does State EL Ctr serve?
State EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend State EL Ctr?
State EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 1,316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at State EL Ctr is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does State EL Ctr rank in PA?
State EL Ctr ranks #2,462 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is State EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
State EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 State EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, State EL Ctr has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is State EL Ctr a charter school?
No, State EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is State EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, State EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State EL Ctr?
99.8% of students at State EL Ctr 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.7%
- Phone
- (570) 779-5381
- Area population (ZIP 18704)
- 30,997
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 18704; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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