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#1191 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Towanda Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Towanda Area Sd · Towanda, PA
A Towanda Area Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 State St, Towanda, PA 18848
- Math 42% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Towanda Area EL Sch score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
100.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Towanda 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,482/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Towanda), 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
$57,391
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Towanda Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Towanda Area EL Sch is listed in Towanda Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towanda Area EL Sch
Towanda Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Towanda, PA, part of Towanda Area Sd, serving approximately 428 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towanda Area EL Sch
What grades does Towanda Area EL Sch serve?
Towanda Area EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Towanda Area EL Sch?
Towanda Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towanda Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Towanda Area EL Sch ranks #1,191 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Towanda Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Towanda Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Towanda Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towanda Area EL Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Towanda Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Towanda Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towanda Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Towanda Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Towanda Area EL Sch?
100.2% of students at Towanda 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (570) 265-6131
- Area population (ZIP 18848)
- 8,625
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 18848; 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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