Curwensville Area Elementary School

Summary:

Curwensville Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 536 students in grades K-6 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in Curwensville Area Elementary School's exceptional science proficiency rates and the impressive achievement of its low-income students.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Curwensville Area Elementary School had 61.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.5% in Math, outperforming the state averages of 53% and 40.4% respectively. The school's science proficiency rate was particularly impressive at 86.4%, well above the state average of 65.8%. This strong academic performance has been relatively stable, with Curwensville Area Elementary School maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 5 school years.

One notable aspect of Curwensville Area Elementary School is its ability to support the academic success of its low-income students, who make up 57.09% of the student population. In 2023-2024, this subgroup ranked 279 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools, a remarkable achievement. In contrast, the school's performance for white students and students with disabilities lags behind, ranking 697 and 553 respectively out of Pennsylvania elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools, Curwensville Area Elementary School outperforms most in academic metrics, particularly in English Language Arts and science, though some schools have stronger math performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 650 Beech St
       Curwensville, PA  16833-1533


(814) 236-1101

District: Curwensville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
566th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,276 Help


Students who attend Curwensville Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.9%
Two or more races:
0.5%
Asian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.9%), two or more races (0.5%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curwensville Area Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curwensville Area Elementary School is $17,276.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Curwensville Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Curwensville Area Elementary School 566th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Curwensville Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Curwensville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Curwensville Area School District 233rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Curwensville Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.90 416th 1302 68.0%
2004 73.25 376th 1308 71.3%
2005 46.63 855th 1299 34.2%
2006 55.48 817th 1545 47.1%
2007 59.77 750th 1555 51.8%
2008 64.99 620th 1551 60.0%
2009 64.72 625th 1549 59.7%
2010 65.23 628th 1579 60.2%
2011 73.02 401st 1597 74.9%
2012 73.14 448th 1599 72.0%
2013 67.56 578th 1519 61.9%
2014 64.28 634th 1467 56.8%
2015 67.24 548th 1474 62.8%
2016 72.87 438th 1554 71.8%
2017 72.31 448th 1547 71.0%
2018 69.53 511th 1530 66.6%
2019 75.51 396th 1544 74.4%
2021 75.87 334th 1433 76.7%
2022 81.03 274th 1534 82.1%
2023 77.31 332nd 1534 78.4%
2024 66.20 566th 1526 62.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.40 55th 1414 96.1%
2024 75.60 279th 1432 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.61 559th 1488 62.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.05 287th 1043 72.5%
2024 45.67 553rd 1084 49.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.08 570th 1495 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Curwensville Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.75 438th 1236 64.6%
2024 47.32 697th 1229 43.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Curwensville Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 615 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 588 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 589 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 559 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 568 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 584 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 590 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 586 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 586 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 582 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 587 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1999 595 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 599 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 615 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 587 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 587 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 564 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 547 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 554 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 541 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 492 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2009 470 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 482 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2011 467 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 471
2012 486 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 492
2013 489 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 490
2014 483 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 485
2015 485 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 491
2016 437 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 445
2017 443 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 450
2018 522 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 528
2019 529 1 0 3 2 0 1 0 536
2020 534 1 0 6 3 0 5 0 549
2021 526 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 535
2022 508 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 516
2023 529 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 536
2024 550 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 556

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 Curwensville Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 33.0 18.6 n/a
1989 589 34.5 17.0 n/a
1990 591 33.5 17.6 0
1991 559 31.5 17.7 n/a
1992 568 34.5 16.4 n/a
1993 585 32.0 18.3 n/a
1994 591 33.0 17.9 n/a
1995 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1996 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1997 583 35.0 16.7 n/a
1998 588 37.0 15.9 n/a
1999 598 37.0 16.2 n/a
2000 600 36.0 16.7 37.7
2001 617 35.0 17.6 38.1
2002 588 34.0 17.3 40.6
2003 588 34.0 17.3 40.6
2004 566 35.0 16.2 42.8
2005 551 33.9 16.3 43.4
2006 559 34.1 16.4 44.4
2007 547 34.1 16.0 40.2
2008 498 36.9 13.5 43.6
2009 481 36.7 13.1 42.6
2010 490 40.1 12.2 44.5
2011 471 37.5 12.5 47.3
2012 492 35.1 13.9 51.4
2013 490 36.2 13.5 50.4
2014 485 34.3 14.1 52
2015 491 35.0 14.0 53.8
2016 445 36.0 12.3 51.9
2017 450 37.3 12.0 51.6
2018 528 40.3 13.0 43.9
2019 536 41.3 12.9 48.7
2020 549 41.3 13.2 44.8
2021 535 42.8 12.4 47.3
2022 516 44.8 11.4 46.1
2023 536 44.8 11.9 57.1
2024 556 44.8 12.3 99.5

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 Curwensville Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 33.0 18.6 n/a
1989 589 34.5 17.0 n/a
1990 591 33.5 17.6 0
1991 559 31.5 17.7 n/a
1992 568 34.5 16.4 n/a
1993 585 32.0 18.3 n/a
1994 591 33.0 17.9 n/a
1995 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1996 586 33.0 17.8 n/a
1997 583 35.0 16.7 n/a
1998 588 37.0 15.9 n/a
1999 598 37.0 16.2 n/a
2000 600 36.0 16.7 37.7
2001 617 35.0 17.6 38.1
2002 588 34.0 17.3 40.6
2003 588 34.0 17.3 40.6
2004 566 35.0 16.2 42.8
2005 551 33.9 16.3 43.4
2006 559 34.1 16.4 44.4
2007 547 34.1 16.0 40.2
2008 498 36.9 13.5 43.6
2009 481 36.7 13.1 42.6
2010 490 40.1 12.2 44.5
2011 471 37.5 12.5 47.3
2012 492 35.1 13.9 51.4
2013 490 36.2 13.5 50.4
2014 485 34.3 14.1 52
2015 491 35.0 14.0 53.8
2016 445 36.0 12.3 51.9
2017 450 37.3 12.0 51.6
2018 528 40.3 13.0 43.9
2019 536 41.3 12.9 48.7
2020 549 41.3 13.2 44.8
2021 535 42.8 12.4 47.3
2022 516 44.8 11.4 46.1
2023 536 44.8 11.9 57.1
2024 556 44.8 12.3 99.5

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 Curwensville Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $355 (2.6%) $13,160 (97.4%) $13,515
2020 $229 (1.8%) $12,252 (98.2%) $12,481
2021 $242 (1.8%) $12,938 (98.2%) $13,180
2022 $723 (4.2%) $16,553 (95.8%) $17,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Curwensville Area 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 396th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 332nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Curwensville Area Elementary School)77.462.8
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Elementary School)66.160.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Curwensville Area Elementary School)53.363.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Curwensville Area Elementary School)88.491.4
 3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Elementary School)68.976.5
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Curwensville Area Elementary School)63.450.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Elementary School)73.262.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Curwensville Area Elementary School)67.960
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Elementary School)8092.7
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Curwensville Area Elementary School)64.559.4
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Curwensville Area Elementary School)88.491.4
 3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Elementary School)72.671.2
 1.4%
   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 Students536536
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian02
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White529529
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%57.1%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Curwensville Area Elementary School

Students at Curwensville Area Elementary School are 99% White.

Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks 566th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Curwensville Area Elementary School.

Students who attend Curwensville Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Curwensville 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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