Caln Elementary School

Summary:

Caln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the Coatesville Area School District, which is ranked 507 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caln Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.6% of Caln Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 21.5% in the Coatesville Area School District. Caln Elementary has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the past three school years, and a higher proportion of minority students, with 22.6% African American and 27.9% Hispanic students.

The nearby schools in the Coatesville Area School District, such as East Fallowfield Elementary and Reeceville Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar demographic and resource profiles to Caln Elementary. In contrast, the elementary schools in the neighboring Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, significantly outperform Caln Elementary on academic measures, with proficiency rates well above the state averages. While Caln Elementary has relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, these resources alone do not appear to be driving improved academic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the unique needs of the school's student population and learning from the success of nearby higher-performing schools could be crucial steps in improving the educational experience and outcomes for Caln Elementary students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3609 Lincoln Hwy
       Thorndale, PA  19372-1003


(610) 383-3760

District: Coatesville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1255th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,167 Help


Students who attend Caln Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott Middle School
High:    Coatesville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.9%
African American:
29.4%
Hispanic:
28.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Caln Elementary School ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Caln Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.9%), African American (29.4%), Hispanic (28.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Coatesville Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caln Elementary School is 13.1. 3 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caln Elementary School is $17,167, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caln Elementary School 1255th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Caln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Coatesville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coatesville Area School District 507th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.46 910th 1302 30.1%
2004 32.29 987th 1308 24.5%
2005 38.11 963rd 1299 25.9%
2006 39.29 1145th 1545 25.9%
2007 46.47 1025th 1555 34.1%
2008 64.37 639th 1551 58.8%
2009 31.30 1265th 1549 18.3%
2010 53.53 943rd 1579 40.3%
2011 48.45 1056th 1597 33.9%
2012 35.74 1242nd 1599 22.3%
2013 18.65 1287th 1519 15.3%
2014 12.85 1283rd 1467 12.5%
2015 17.24 1216th 1474 17.5%
2016 15.48 1303rd 1554 16.2%
2017 21.32 1242nd 1547 19.7%
2018 20.43 1243rd 1530 18.8%
2019 11.67 1340th 1544 13.2%
2021 14.21 1204th 1433 16.0%
2022 20.74 1203rd 1534 21.6%
2023 19.56 1232nd 1534 19.7%
2024 17.30 1255th 1526 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.51 1172nd 1414 17.1%
2024 24.36 1137th 1432 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.08 1221st 1488 17.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.55 767th 1043 26.5%
2024 27.82 800th 1084 26.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.24 1236th 1495 17.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.22 232nd 437 46.9%
2024 44.36 226th 437 48.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.42 279th 432 35.4%
2024 39.62 279th 454 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Caln Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.17 1104th 1236 10.7%
2024 11.17 1150th 1229 6.4%
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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 Caln Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 170 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 504 175 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1990 530 168 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1991 521 154 14 17 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1992 427 184 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 443 188 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 473 188 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 443 221 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 443 221 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 470 206 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 484 231 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1999 442 208 10 42 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 388 209 12 47 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 353 227 13 60 5 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 327 134 17 62 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 327 134 17 62 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 310 122 17 55 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 267 143 16 64 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 290 148 19 59 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 306 131 28 70 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2008 301 120 22 55 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 311 187 22 82 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2010 292 194 24 81 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 301 216 24 66 2 0 0 0 609
2012 303 215 18 68 1 0 0 0 605
2013 289 203 17 98 1 0 23 0 631
2014 267 190 14 138 1 0 28 0 638
2015 226 179 15 150 1 0 32 0 603
2016 194 183 8 137 0 0 34 0 556
2017 142 169 5 119 1 1 36 0 473
2018 153 160 4 111 0 1 38 0 467
2019 135 132 5 98 2 0 34 0 406
2020 133 123 3 83 2 0 28 0 372
2021 137 124 3 80 3 1 29 0 377
2022 139 129 1 95 1 2 34 0 401
2023 154 139 2 111 1 2 42 0 451
2024 149 133 3 128 2 0 38 0 453

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 Caln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 28.0 24.0 n/a
1989 689 33.9 20.3 n/a
1990 719 35.0 20.5 0
1991 706 41.0 17.2 n/a
1992 637 34.5 18.4 n/a
1993 652 31.8 20.5 n/a
1994 683 33.3 20.5 n/a
1995 693 34.5 20.1 n/a
1996 693 34.5 20.1 n/a
1997 708 33.8 20.9 n/a
1998 768 35.5 21.6 n/a
1999 702 36.0 19.5 n/a
2000 656 38.5 17.0 37
2001 658 35.5 18.5 39.7
2002 541 35.5 15.2 30.1
2003 541 35.5 15.2 30.1
2004 506 27.2 18.6 45.5
2005 491 29.2 16.8 33.2
2006 517 32.3 16.0 31.1
2007 536 33.7 15.9 27.8
2008 501 30.3 16.5 29.1
2009 606 37.9 16.0 41.6
2010 594 44.4 13.3 41.8
2011 609 41.0 14.8 41.4
2012 605 40.2 15.0 49.9
2013 631 34.4 18.3 58.3
2014 638 36.2 17.6 59.4
2015 603 38.0 15.8 62.4
2016 556 42.0 13.2 63.8
2017 473 40.2 11.7 69.1
2018 467 34.7 13.4 66.6
2019 406 34.2 11.8 67.5
2020 372 31.7 11.7 55.4
2021 377 29.6 12.7 99.2
2022 401 30.6 13.0 99.3
2023 451 32.9 13.6 100
2024 453 34.3 13.1 100

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 Caln Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 28.0 24.0 n/a
1989 689 33.9 20.3 n/a
1990 719 35.0 20.5 0
1991 706 41.0 17.2 n/a
1992 637 34.5 18.4 n/a
1993 652 31.8 20.5 n/a
1994 683 33.3 20.5 n/a
1995 693 34.5 20.1 n/a
1996 693 34.5 20.1 n/a
1997 708 33.8 20.9 n/a
1998 768 35.5 21.6 n/a
1999 702 36.0 19.5 n/a
2000 656 38.5 17.0 37
2001 658 35.5 18.5 39.7
2002 541 35.5 15.2 30.1
2003 541 35.5 15.2 30.1
2004 506 27.2 18.6 45.5
2005 491 29.2 16.8 33.2
2006 517 32.3 16.0 31.1
2007 536 33.7 15.9 27.8
2008 501 30.3 16.5 29.1
2009 606 37.9 16.0 41.6
2010 594 44.4 13.3 41.8
2011 609 41.0 14.8 41.4
2012 605 40.2 15.0 49.9
2013 631 34.4 18.3 58.3
2014 638 36.2 17.6 59.4
2015 603 38.0 15.8 62.4
2016 556 42.0 13.2 63.8
2017 473 40.2 11.7 69.1
2018 467 34.7 13.4 66.6
2019 406 34.2 11.8 67.5
2020 372 31.7 11.7 55.4
2021 377 29.6 12.7 99.2
2022 401 30.6 13.0 99.3
2023 451 32.9 13.6 100
2024 453 34.3 13.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Caln Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $534 (5.1%) $9,895 (94.9%) $10,429
2020 $372 (3.1%) $11,598 (96.9%) $11,971
2021 $556 (4.5%) $11,700 (95.5%) $12,256
2022 $1,381 (8.0%) $15,787 (92.0%) $17,167

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1340th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1232nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Caln Elementary School)31.125.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caln Elementary School)29.827.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Caln Elementary School)17.716.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Caln Elementary School)55.549.2
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caln Elementary School)3015.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Caln Elementary School)1736.1
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caln Elementary School)3946.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Caln Elementary School)22.626
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Caln Elementary School)55.549.2
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Caln Elementary School)32.729.7
 3%
   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 Students406451
 11.1%
African American132139
 5.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic98111
 13.3%
Pacific Islander02
White135154
 14.1%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%100%
 32.5%


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

Middle : Scott Middle School
High : Coatesville Area Senior High School

Students at Caln Elementary School are 33% White, 29% African American, 28% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Caln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 453 students attended Caln Elementary 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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