Is Clarion-Limestone Elementary School a good school?

Clarion-Limestone Elementary School ranks 390 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clarion-Limestone Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Clarion-Limestone Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarion-Limestone Elementary School?

Students at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Clarion-Limestone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clarion-Limestone Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Summary:

Clarion-Limestone Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Strattanville, PA, part of the Clarion Area School District, which is ranked 120 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating.

Clarion-Limestone Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests, with 62.2% of students proficient or better in Math (compared to 39.3% statewide) and an impressive 89.7% proficiency rate in Science (well above the state's 65.6%). The school also ranks 153 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students, earning a 4-star rating in this category. Over the past decade, Clarion-Limestone Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Compared to nearby schools like Clarion Area Elementary, Clarion-Limestone Elementary has a significantly less diverse student population, with over 96% White students. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $13,981 in 2018-2019 to $17,370 in 2020-2021, higher than some nearby schools like Sligo Elementary ($12,373 per student in 2021-2022).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4091 C-L School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258-9720

(814) 764-6006

District: Clarion-Limestone Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,778

Students who attend Clarion-Limestone Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 425

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

African American:

1.6%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarion-Limestone Elementary School ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), African American (1.6%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Clarion-Limestone Elementary School employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School is $16,778.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarion-Limestone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Limestone Elementary School 390^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clarion-Limestone Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Clarion-Limestone Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Limestone Area School District 120^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.70	528^th	1302	59.4%
2004	47.50	826^th	1308	36.9%
2005	61.20	599^th	1299	53.9%
2006	62.97	649^th	1545	58.0%
2007	70.08	477^th	1555	69.3%
2008	73.54	384^th	1551	75.2%
2009	73.38	382^nd	1549	75.3%
2010	74.45	364^th	1579	76.9%
2011	75.86	310^th	1597	80.6%
2012	75.06	386^th	1599	75.9%
2013	78.13	288^th	1519	81.0%
2014	73.36	408^th	1467	72.2%
2015	70.74	454^th	1474	69.2%
2016	77.91	322^nd	1554	79.3%
2017	73.53	419^th	1547	72.9%
2018	79.07	298^th	1530	80.5%
2019	81.52	245^th	1544	84.1%
2021	74.27	375^th	1433	73.8%
2022	75.10	384^th	1534	75.0%
2023	74.62	390^th	1534	74.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.45	153^rd	1414	89.2%

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Rank History for White students at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.48	474^th	1236	61.7%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	513	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	515
1989	548	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	551
1990	579	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	581
1991	555	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	558
1992	629	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	633
1993	606	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	611
1994	570	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	572
1995	597	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	600
1996	597	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	600
1997	573	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	574
1998	594	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	598
1999	591	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	599
2000	612	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
2001	606	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	616
2002	596	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	610
2003	596	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	610
2004	580	14	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	597
2005	580	13	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	597
2006	562	10	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	578
2007	534	12	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	553
2008	518	16	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	544
2009	472	12	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	492
2010	483	9	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	499
2011	449	7	2	7	0	0	0	465
2012	424	9	2	6	0	0	0	441
2013	423	9	2	2	0	0	2	438
2014	426	7	1	5	0	0	9	448
2015	444	10	1	3	0	0	12	470
2016	453	10	0	4	0	0	16	483
2017	436	9	3	2	0	0	15	465
2018	456	4	0	5	0	0	11	476
2019	438	5	0	3	0	0	10	456
2020	419	9	0	4	0	1	14	447
2021	414	8	0	3	0	1	14	440
2022	408	5	1	3	0	2	6	425
2023	412	7	1	1	1	0	3	425

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 Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	515	25.7	20.0	n/a
1989	551	26.7	20.6	n/a
1990	581	27.1	21.4	0
1991	558	28.0	19.9	n/a
1992	633	31.4	20.1	n/a
1993	611	33.0	18.5	n/a
1994	572	35.0	16.3	n/a
1995	600	36.0	16.7	n/a
1996	600	36.0	16.7	n/a
1997	574	37.0	15.5	n/a
1998	598	37.5	15.9	n/a
1999	599	38.0	15.8	n/a
2000	620	39.0	15.9	31.3
2001	616	40.0	15.4	29.5
2002	610	41.4	14.7	26.4
2003	610	41.4	14.7	26.4
2004	597	41.4	14.4	30
2005	597	45.4	13.1	27
2006	578	43.4	13.3	30.8
2007	553	45.4	12.2	35.8
2008	544	43.4	12.5	36.6
2009	492	39.5	12.5	36.6
2010	499	40.8	12.2	40.3
2011	465	38.0	12.2	37.2
2012	441	35.7	12.3	41.3
2013	438	37.8	11.5	41.8
2014	448	36.3	12.3	44.4
2015	470	37.0	12.7	51.1
2016	483	39.0	12.3	47.4
2017	465	36.6	12.6	46.5
2018	476	37.6	12.6	42.2
2019	456	37.6	12.1	47.6
2020	447	36.6	12.1	47.9
2021	440	35.5	12.3	48.2
2022	425	35.5	11.9	46.6
2023	425	35.5	11.9	53.4

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 Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	515	25.7	20.0	n/a
1989	551	26.7	20.6	n/a
1990	581	27.1	21.4	0
1991	558	28.0	19.9	n/a
1992	633	31.4	20.1	n/a
1993	611	33.0	18.5	n/a
1994	572	35.0	16.3	n/a
1995	600	36.0	16.7	n/a
1996	600	36.0	16.7	n/a
1997	574	37.0	15.5	n/a
1998	598	37.5	15.9	n/a
1999	599	38.0	15.8	n/a
2000	620	39.0	15.9	31.3
2001	616	40.0	15.4	29.5
2002	610	41.4	14.7	26.4
2003	610	41.4	14.7	26.4
2004	597	41.4	14.4	30
2005	597	45.4	13.1	27
2006	578	43.4	13.3	30.8
2007	553	45.4	12.2	35.8
2008	544	43.4	12.5	36.6
2009	492	39.5	12.5	36.6
2010	499	40.8	12.2	40.3
2011	465	38.0	12.2	37.2
2012	441	35.7	12.3	41.3
2013	438	37.8	11.5	41.8
2014	448	36.3	12.3	44.4
2015	470	37.0	12.7	51.1
2016	483	39.0	12.3	47.4
2017	465	36.6	12.6	46.5
2018	476	37.6	12.6	42.2
2019	456	37.6	12.1	47.6
2020	447	36.6	12.1	47.9
2021	440	35.5	12.3	48.2
2022	425	35.5	11.9	46.6
2023	425	35.5	11.9	53.4

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 Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$539 (3.9%)	$13,442 (96.2%)	$13,980
2020	$1,043 (6.0%)	$16,224 (94.0%)	$17,268
2021	$3,056 (17.6%)	$14,313 (82.4%)	$17,370
2022	$1,360 (8.1%)	$15,418 (91.9%)	$16,778

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 390^th of 1534 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	77.8	78.8	1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	83.8	68.5	15.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	60.8	81.1	20.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	100	89.7	10.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	88.5	67.3	21.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	52.7	57.1	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	70.2	57.2	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	59.7	33.9	25.8%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	80.4	61	19.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	63.2	62.2	1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	100	89.7	10.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Elementary School)	80.6	63.4	17.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	456	425	6.8%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	438	412	5.9%
Two or More Races	10	3	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	53.4%	5.8%

Schools Near Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarion-Limestone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4091 C-L School Road	Strattanville	16258	Clarion County	Clarion-Limestone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 764-6006	425	36	11.9	53.4%	412 (96.9%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	74.6	390^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.1	384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	6	78.8	81.1	57.1	33.9	62.2	89.7	89.7	68.5	67.3	57.2	61.0	63.4	$16,778	$1,360	$15,418
Clarion Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Boundary St	Clarion	16214	Clarion County	Clarion Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 226-8118	421	33	12.7	59.9%	362 (86.0%)	16 (3.8%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	55.9	775^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.8	714^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.5%	61	56.9	47.6	44.5	25.4	42.3	78.6	78.6	52.9	52.4	58.5	61.9	57.0	$18,108	$1,789	$16,320
Hickory Grove Elementary School	Public	3-6	104 Jenks Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1112	425	33	12.9	55.1%	415 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.9	536^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%		56.5	758^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.6%	222	65.0	43.8	50.9	64.8	55.1	87.5	87.5	67.6	42.0	66.1	63.9	59.1	$14,687	$1,102	$13,585
Northside Elementary School	Public	K	280 Church Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1118	116	8	14.2	43.1%	112 (96.6%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$14,633	$1,098	$13,534
Redbank Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	1306 Truittsburg Rd	Hawthorn	16230	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 365-5141	208	19	10.8	100.0%	201 (96.6%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.2	403^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.7%		73.9	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	12	66.6	52.7	50.7		55.7	97.3	97.3	64.8	66.2	67.1		66.2	$17,264	$1,800	$15,464
Redbank Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	600 Vine Street	New Bethlehem	16242	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 275-2680	211	17	12.7	100.0%	205 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$19,544	$1,734	$17,810
Sligo Elementary School	Public	K-5	2013 Madison Street Extension	Sligo	16255	Clarion County	Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 745-2152	253	21	12.0	99.6%	241 (95.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.8	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%		41.3	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	21	50.0	34.0	28.2		36.2	80.8	80.8	43.3	49.0	41.0		44.8	$12,373	$1,503	$10,871
Pinecreek Elementary School	Public	1-2	16771 Route 322	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1119	221	14	15.7	56.6%	215 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)													$14,774	$1,109	$13,665
Keystone Elementary School	Public	K-6	451 Huston Avenue	Knox	16232	Clarion County	Keystone School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 797-1251	389	33	11.9	55.0%	377 (96.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	73.5	417^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%		73.5	422^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.5%	5	91.1	61.4	47.1	39.0	58.0	85.9	85.9	82.2	67.8	66.7	54.3	66.8	$19,153	$2,852	$16,301
North Clarion County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	North Clarion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 744-8541	322	25	12.8	47.8%	313 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	60.1	701^st of 1534 public elementary schools	54.3%		57.3	746^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.4%	45	72.7	55.6	62.5	51.2	59.5	80.0	80.0	48.5	35.6	60.6	46.5	46.8	$16,084	$2,584	$13,500

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