Carbondale Elementary School

Summary:

Carbondale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Carbondale Area School District. With consistently low academic performance and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Carbondale Elementary faces significant challenges in supporting the achievement of its students.

The school significantly underperforms the state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Carbondale Elementary also struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for Hispanic, White, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student subgroups. Additionally, the school has extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 45.67% in 2022-2023 to 99.58% in 2020-2021, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, Carbondale Elementary's academic performance lags significantly behind nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary in the North Pocono School District, South Abington School in the Abington Heights School District, and Robert D. Wilson Elementary in the Western Wayne School District, which consistently outperform Carbondale Elementary on PSSA assessments and have higher overall SchoolDigger ratings. Despite these challenges, Carbondale Elementary has not shown meaningful improvement in its academic outcomes over the past 10 years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems for students and families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 103 Brooklyn St
       Carbondale, PA  18407-2207


(570) 282-5656

District: Carbondale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1226th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,755 Help


Students who attend Carbondale Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
Hispanic:
16.3%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carbondale Elementary School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), Hispanic (16.3%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carbondale Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carbondale Elementary School is $17,755.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carbondale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carbondale Elementary School 1226th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Carbondale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Carbondale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carbondale Area School District 477th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carbondale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.67 746th 1302 42.7%
2004 51.67 750th 1308 42.7%
2005 46.48 863rd 1299 33.6%
2006 37.78 1179th 1545 23.7%
2007 35.83 1196th 1555 23.1%
2008 54.52 885th 1551 42.9%
2009 58.22 789th 1549 49.1%
2010 72.95 411th 1579 74.0%
2011 66.20 616th 1597 61.4%
2012 52.45 1003rd 1599 37.3%
2013 33.62 1179th 1519 22.4%
2014 23.58 1211th 1467 17.5%
2015 26.06 1140th 1474 22.7%
2016 22.28 1238th 1554 20.3%
2017 34.15 1126th 1547 27.2%
2018 35.82 1104th 1530 27.8%
2019 27.87 1175th 1544 23.9%
2021 11.52 1236th 1433 13.7%
2022 18.48 1233rd 1534 19.6%
2023 19.35 1236th 1534 19.4%
2024 19.53 1226th 1526 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.92 1109th 1414 21.6%
2024 24.45 1133rd 1432 20.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.83 1183rd 1488 20.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.11 783rd 1043 24.9%
2024 19.09 925th 1084 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.34 1217th 1495 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.96 256th 432 40.7%
2024 28.24 341st 454 24.9%
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Rank History for White students at Carbondale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.35 1190th 1236 3.7%
2024 8.22 1175th 1229 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carbondale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 466 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 500 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1999 502 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 495 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 473 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 718 19 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 718 19 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 648 19 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 673 17 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 676 16 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 689 16 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2008 712 17 5 18 3 n/a n/a 0 755
2009 826 28 6 27 7 n/a n/a 0 894
2010 823 31 5 40 8 n/a n/a 0 907
2011 837 23 4 51 10 0 8 0 933
2012 840 29 4 50 12 0 8 0 943
2013 822 33 6 58 8 0 12 0 939
2014 792 28 3 71 7 0 29 0 930
2015 788 36 3 86 6 0 31 0 950
2016 801 28 3 87 2 0 39 0 960
2017 750 43 3 91 2 0 41 0 930
2018 722 28 3 93 3 0 38 0 887
2019 642 30 2 91 2 1 36 0 804
2020 588 31 3 86 2 2 32 0 744
2021 550 30 5 101 1 2 29 0 718
2022 521 34 5 88 2 1 38 0 689
2023 557 44 5 126 2 1 38 0 773

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carbondale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1998 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1999 509 24.0 21.2 n/a
2000 500 24.0 20.8 63
2001 480 26.0 18.5 61.7
2002 745 48.0 15.5 56.4
2003 745 48.0 15.5 56.4
2004 681 49.0 13.9 36
2005 708 37.0 19.1 59.3
2006 714 44.0 16.2 58.1
2007 731 43.0 17.0 56.1
2008 755 64.3 11.7 54.7
2009 894 57.8 15.5 58.9
2010 907 56.3 16.1 63.4
2011 933 56.3 16.5 68
2012 943 58.7 16.0 66.7
2013 939 54.1 17.3 69
2014 930 54.1 17.1 56
2015 950 54.0 17.5 65.6
2016 960 53.0 18.1 50.3
2017 930 54.2 17.1 66.2
2018 887 54.2 16.3 69
2019 804 54.2 14.8 67.9
2020 744 50.0 14.8 99.7
2021 718 49.0 14.6 99.6
2022 689 50.3 13.6 99.6
2023 773 53.3 14.4 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carbondale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 469 25.0 18.8 n/a
1998 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1999 509 24.0 21.2 n/a
2000 500 24.0 20.8 63
2001 480 26.0 18.5 61.7
2002 745 48.0 15.5 56.4
2003 745 48.0 15.5 56.4
2004 681 49.0 13.9 36
2005 708 37.0 19.1 59.3
2006 714 44.0 16.2 58.1
2007 731 43.0 17.0 56.1
2008 755 64.3 11.7 54.7
2009 894 57.8 15.5 58.9
2010 907 56.3 16.1 63.4
2011 933 56.3 16.5 68
2012 943 58.7 16.0 66.7
2013 939 54.1 17.3 69
2014 930 54.1 17.1 56
2015 950 54.0 17.5 65.6
2016 960 53.0 18.1 50.3
2017 930 54.2 17.1 66.2
2018 887 54.2 16.3 69
2019 804 54.2 14.8 67.9
2020 744 50.0 14.8 99.7
2021 718 49.0 14.6 99.6
2022 689 50.3 13.6 99.6
2023 773 53.3 14.4 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carbondale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,260 (7.2%) $16,353 (92.8%) $17,613
2020 $170 (0.9%) $18,177 (99.1%) $18,348
2021 $199 (1.2%) $16,715 (98.8%) $16,914
2022 $230 (1.3%) $17,525 (98.7%) $17,755

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carbondale Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1175th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1236th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Carbondale Elementary School)4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carbondale Elementary School)4930.3
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Carbondale Elementary School)22.125
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Carbondale Elementary School)66.461.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carbondale Elementary School)5435.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Carbondale Elementary School)20.421.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carbondale Elementary School)45.135.5
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Carbondale Elementary School)15.811.8
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carbondale Elementary School)59.530.4
 29.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Carbondale Elementary School)25.720.2
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Carbondale Elementary School)66.461.7
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Carbondale Elementary School)52.232.8
 19.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students804773
 3.9%
African American3044
 46.7%
American Indian22
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic91126
 38.5%
Pacific Islander11
White642557
 13.2%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%45.7%
 22.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carbondale Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Carbondale Elementary School.

Students at Carbondale Elementary School are 72% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Carbondale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Carbondale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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