Clearfield Area Elementary School

Summary:

Clearfield Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, serving 1,059 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Clearfield Area School District, which is ranked 431 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Clearfield Area Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with below-average proficiency rates on PSSA tests in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 33.7% in Math and 43.2% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in 6th grade Math, with only 10.9% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.3%. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Juniata Elementary School, Wasson Avenue Elementary School, and Oklahoma Elementary School, all part of the higher-ranked DuBois Area School District, generally outperform Clearfield Area Elementary School on PSSA tests. Despite an increase in per-student spending and a decrease in student-teacher ratio, Clearfield Area Elementary School's academic performance has remained consistently low, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of its educational practices and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 High Level Rd
       Clearfield, PA  16830


(814) 765-5511

District: Clearfield Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,273 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  1,059

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clearfield Area Elementary School ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clearfield Area Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clearfield Area Elementary School is $17,273.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clearfield Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clearfield Area Elementary School 1032nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clearfield Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clearfield Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clearfield Area School District 431st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clearfield Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.80 1031st 1547 33.4%
2018 44.66 1011th 1530 33.9%
2019 39.29 1074th 1544 30.4%
2021 26.71 1097th 1433 23.4%
2022 33.87 1085th 1534 29.3%
2023 32.45 1109th 1534 27.7%
2024 37.98 1032nd 1526 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.78 1041st 1414 26.4%
2024 39.33 952nd 1432 33.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.51 1017th 1488 31.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.34 771st 1043 26.1%
2024 33.33 729th 1084 32.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.06 1015th 1495 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Clearfield Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.90 1145th 1236 7.4%
2024 16.49 1102nd 1229 10.3%
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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.

Clearfield Area Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Clearfield Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 1135 17 10 7 0 0 10 0 1179
2016 1149 9 13 5 0 0 18 0 1194
2017 1166 3 11 6 2 0 18 0 1206
2018 1129 1 8 5 1 0 25 0 1169
2019 1097 5 5 8 1 0 29 0 1145
2020 1071 4 4 9 0 0 23 0 1111
2021 1022 4 3 8 0 0 20 0 1057
2022 1010 3 3 10 0 0 31 0 1057
2023 998 3 4 15 1 0 38 0 1059

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 Clearfield Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1179 89.0 13.2 59.7
2016 1194 91.0 13.1 64.3
2017 1206 91.5 13.1 59
2018 1169 90.6 12.8 59.5
2019 1145 89.4 12.8 51.4
2020 1111 88.9 12.4 55.3
2021 1057 87.2 12.1 99.7
2022 1057 89.2 11.8 99.7
2023 1059 91.7 11.5 100

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 Clearfield Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1179 89.0 13.2 59.7
2016 1194 91.0 13.1 64.3
2017 1206 91.5 13.1 59
2018 1169 90.6 12.8 59.5
2019 1145 89.4 12.8 51.4
2020 1111 88.9 12.4 55.3
2021 1057 87.2 12.1 99.7
2022 1057 89.2 11.8 99.7
2023 1059 91.7 11.5 100

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 Clearfield Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (3.3%) $13,983 (96.7%) $14,466
2020 $1,490 (9.9%) $13,491 (90.1%) $14,981
2021 $2,360 (14.2%) $14,304 (85.8%) $16,664
2022 $2,438 (14.1%) $14,834 (85.9%) $17,273

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clearfield Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1074th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1109th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clearfield Area Elementary School)59.346.4
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clearfield Area Elementary School)58.440.4
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clearfield Area Elementary School)42.544.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clearfield Area Elementary School)71.969.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clearfield Area Elementary School)53.539
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clearfield Area Elementary School)32.620.7
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clearfield Area Elementary School)49.731.8
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Clearfield Area Elementary School)28.823
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clearfield Area Elementary School)50.339.6
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Clearfield Area Elementary School)4033.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clearfield Area Elementary School)71.969.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clearfield Area Elementary School)52.837.8
 15%
   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 Students11451059
 7.5%
African American53
 40%
American Indian11
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic815
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1097998
 9%
Two or More Races2938
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%100%
 48.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,059 students attended Clearfield Area Elementary School.

Clearfield Area Elementary School ranks 1032nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Clearfield Area Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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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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