Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Summary:

Charleroi Area Elementary Center is a public elementary school serving 584 students in grades K-5 in the Charleroi School District in Pennsylvania. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency, which exceed the district and state averages.

One key factor that sets Charleroi Area Elementary Center apart is its relatively high percentage of students (61.99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families compared to surrounding schools. Despite this challenge, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $13,852 in 2019-2020 to $18,885 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to its improved academic performance. However, the school's performance in supporting its disabled student population is relatively lower, ranking 569 out of 1,043 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this subgroup, suggesting an area for improvement.

Interestingly, while Charleroi Area Elementary Center outperforms the district and state averages, it lags behind some nearby schools, such as West Newton Elementary School in the Yough School District and Ringgold Elementary School North in the Ringgold School District, in several academic measures. Additionally, the school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in African American and multi-racial students, which may require the school to adapt its curriculum and support services to better meet the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 75 Fecsen Dr
       Charleroi, PA  15022-2280


(724) 483-5554

District: Charleroi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
671st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,885 Help


Students who attend Charleroi Area Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:    Charleroi Area Middle School
High:    Charleroi Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Two or more races:
13.5%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Charleroi Area Elementary Center ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), two or more races (13.5%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleroi Area Elementary Center is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleroi Area Elementary Center is $18,885.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charleroi Area Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleroi Area Elementary Center 671st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Charleroi Area Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

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Charleroi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleroi School District 344th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.49 886th 1302 32.0%
2004 24.76 1053rd 1308 19.5%
2005 45.96 875th 1299 32.6%
2006 35.08 1209th 1545 21.7%
2007 40.78 1127th 1555 27.5%
2008 42.62 1112th 1551 28.3%
2009 47.21 1038th 1549 33.0%
2010 38.75 1197th 1579 24.2%
2011 38.62 1219th 1597 23.7%
2012 54.80 954th 1599 40.3%
2013 58.85 796th 1519 47.6%
2014 58.06 780th 1467 46.8%
2015 49.81 882nd 1474 40.2%
2016 56.75 825th 1554 46.9%
2017 61.46 706th 1547 54.4%
2018 58.45 757th 1530 50.5%
2019 53.02 869th 1544 43.7%
2021 32.39 1042nd 1433 27.3%
2022 44.22 976th 1534 36.4%
2023 61.09 671st 1534 56.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.84 53rd 117 54.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.54 167th 1414 88.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.95 569th 1043 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.78 611th 1236 50.6%
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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 Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 833 25 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1992 746 23 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1993 747 22 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 664 23 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 708 17 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 708 17 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 704 17 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1998 714 22 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 739
1999 764 30 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2000 803 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2001 785 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 726 41 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 726 41 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 734 36 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2005 711 42 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2006 683 49 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 658 63 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 730
2008 644 74 2 7 3 n/a n/a 3 733
2009 624 56 2 7 5 n/a n/a 14 708
2010 608 53 2 9 3 n/a n/a 19 694
2011 624 48 6 11 2 0 27 0 718
2012 626 45 2 12 3 0 26 0 714
2013 596 41 3 14 2 0 37 0 693
2014 604 42 4 19 3 0 55 0 727
2015 608 32 1 27 0 0 80 0 748
2016 575 28 3 22 1 0 83 0 712
2017 571 27 3 23 1 0 85 0 710
2018 540 29 3 28 1 0 96 0 697
2019 517 34 2 20 1 0 108 0 682
2020 484 39 3 20 0 0 88 0 634
2021 464 34 3 18 0 0 79 0 598
2022 420 39 1 18 0 1 77 0 556
2023 412 66 5 21 0 1 79 0 584

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 Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 860 45.0 19.1 n/a
1992 771 45.0 17.1 n/a
1993 772 37.0 20.9 n/a
1994 691 35.5 19.5 n/a
1995 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1996 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1997 724 35.0 20.7 n/a
1998 739 37.0 20.0 n/a
1999 796 43.5 18.3 n/a
2000 829 45.0 18.4 33.5
2001 803 45.0 17.8 36.5
2002 769 45.5 16.9 39.8
2003 769 45.5 16.9 39.8
2004 776 52.5 14.8 37.9
2005 755 52.0 14.5 40.5
2006 737 52.3 14.1 46
2007 730 54.3 13.4 44.7
2008 733 55.0 13.3 42.2
2009 708 52.0 13.6 55
2010 694 51.0 13.6 49.5
2011 718 49.0 14.6 48.6
2012 714 47.9 14.9 39.6
2013 693 47.9 14.4 51.4
2014 727 46.9 15.5 50.6
2015 748 50.0 14.9 49.2
2016 712 49.0 14.5 52.2
2017 710 46.9 15.1 57.3
2018 697 47.9 14.5 61.7
2019 682 48.9 13.9 62.9
2020 634 48.9 12.9 66.7
2021 598 44.0 13.5 62.5
2022 556 46.0 12.0 63.5
2023 584 47.3 12.3 62

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 Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 860 45.0 19.1 n/a
1992 771 45.0 17.1 n/a
1993 772 37.0 20.9 n/a
1994 691 35.5 19.5 n/a
1995 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1996 727 35.0 20.8 n/a
1997 724 35.0 20.7 n/a
1998 739 37.0 20.0 n/a
1999 796 43.5 18.3 n/a
2000 829 45.0 18.4 33.5
2001 803 45.0 17.8 36.5
2002 769 45.5 16.9 39.8
2003 769 45.5 16.9 39.8
2004 776 52.5 14.8 37.9
2005 755 52.0 14.5 40.5
2006 737 52.3 14.1 46
2007 730 54.3 13.4 44.7
2008 733 55.0 13.3 42.2
2009 708 52.0 13.6 55
2010 694 51.0 13.6 49.5
2011 718 49.0 14.6 48.6
2012 714 47.9 14.9 39.6
2013 693 47.9 14.4 51.4
2014 727 46.9 15.5 50.6
2015 748 50.0 14.9 49.2
2016 712 49.0 14.5 52.2
2017 710 46.9 15.1 57.3
2018 697 47.9 14.5 61.7
2019 682 48.9 13.9 62.9
2020 634 48.9 12.9 66.7
2021 598 44.0 13.5 62.5
2022 556 46.0 12.0 63.5
2023 584 47.3 12.3 62

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 Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $360 (3.0%) $11,593 (97.0%) $11,952
2020 $996 (7.2%) $12,856 (92.8%) $13,852
2021 $1,944 (11.8%) $14,494 (88.2%) $16,438
2022 $1,611 (8.5%) $17,275 (91.5%) $18,885

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleroi Area Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 869th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 671st of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)55.346.3
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)70.155
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)38.752
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)72.880.5
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)63.965
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)4846.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)6461.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)4748.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)72.880.5
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charleroi Area Elementary Center)65.760.6
 5.1%
   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 Students682584
 14.4%
African American3466
 94.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2021
 5%
Pacific Islander01
White517412
 20.3%
Two or More Races10879
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%62%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Charleroi Area Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charleroi Area Middle School
High : Charleroi Area High School

Students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center are 71% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Charleroi Area Elementary Center.

Charleroi Area Elementary Center ranks 671st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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