Below Average
#2344 of 2,846 schools in PA
Warren Area EL Ctr
Elementary School · Warren County Sd · Warren, PA
A Warren County Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
343 E Fifth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365
- Math 31% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Warren Area EL Ctr score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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 Warren Area 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warren), 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
$57,694
Median home value
$118,300
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16365; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
| Sheffield Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 203 | Compare → |
| Youngsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | Not available | 285 | 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.
Warren County Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warren Area EL Ctr is listed in Warren County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren Area EL Ctr
Warren Area EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Warren, PA, part of Warren County Sd, serving approximately 708 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,344 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren Area EL Ctr
What grades does Warren Area EL Ctr serve?
Warren Area EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Warren Area EL Ctr?
Warren Area EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Area EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Area EL Ctr is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warren Area EL Ctr rank in PA?
Warren Area EL Ctr ranks #2,344 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Warren Area EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren Area EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Warren Area EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Area EL Ctr has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Warren Area EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Warren Area EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren Area EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Warren Area EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren Area EL Ctr?
100.0% of students at Warren Area 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (814) 723-9061
- Area population (ZIP 16365)
- 17,303
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 16365; 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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