Chicora Elementary School

Summary:

Chicora Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 455 students in grades K-6 in the Karns City Area School District in Chicora, Pennsylvania. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Chicora Elementary lags behind state and district averages in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, only 37.2% of Chicora students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 32.4% for the Karns City district. The school also struggles with achievement gaps for certain student subgroups, with White students and low-income students performing particularly poorly. Interestingly, the nearby Sugarcreek Elementary School, also in the Karns City district, outperforms Chicora across multiple metrics.

Despite spending more per student ($14,123 in 2021-2022) than the state average, Chicora Elementary's academic performance has not improved. In fact, the school has seen a concerning decline in proficiency rates over the past few years, particularly in Math. In comparison, the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary School, which is in a different district, outperforms Chicora Elementary across multiple academic measures, despite having a higher percentage of low-income students. Addressing these performance gaps should be a priority for the school and the Karns City Area School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 205 Kittanning Street
       Chicora, PA  16025


(724) 445-3680

District: Karns City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
930th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,123 Help


Students who attend Chicora Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Karns City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chicora Elementary School ranks worse than 60.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chicora Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chicora Elementary School is $14,123.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chicora Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicora Elementary School 930th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chicora Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Karns City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Karns City Area School District 359th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chicora Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.43 501st 1302 61.5%
2004 40.63 903rd 1308 31.0%
2005 75.76 290th 1299 77.7%
2006 68.82 502nd 1545 67.5%
2007 63.55 645th 1555 58.5%
2008 73.98 367th 1551 76.3%
2009 56.93 829th 1549 46.5%
2010 55.97 883rd 1579 44.1%
2011 52.99 969th 1597 39.3%
2012 57.51 896th 1599 44.0%
2013 51.38 948th 1519 37.6%
2014 53.65 861st 1467 41.3%
2015 51.22 861st 1474 41.6%
2016 44.67 1012th 1554 34.9%
2017 58.65 763rd 1547 50.7%
2018 49.27 935th 1530 38.9%
2019 46.28 988th 1544 36.0%
2021 40.75 960th 1433 33.0%
2022 51.50 870th 1534 43.3%
2023 41.49 995th 1534 35.1%
2024 45.69 930th 1526 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.09 1037th 1414 26.7%
2024 30.35 1072nd 1432 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.10 965th 1488 35.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.36 757th 1043 27.4%
2024 43.06 589th 1084 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.22 849th 1495 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Chicora Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.11 1084th 1236 12.3%
2024 23.23 1031st 1229 16.1%
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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 Chicora Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 524 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 508 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 547 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 534 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 546 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1993 544 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 556 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 495 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 495 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 520 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 515 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 538 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 574 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2001 531 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 511 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 511 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 501 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 492 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 482 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 465 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 468 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 440 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 439 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2011 410 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 414
2012 470 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 472
2013 538 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 540
2014 490 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 491
2015 493 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 493
2016 497 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 498
2017 472 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 479
2018 470 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 478
2019 447 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 457
2020 437 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 445
2021 409 3 0 2 0 0 3 0 417
2022 427 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 437
2023 443 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 455

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 Chicora Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 41.0 12.7 n/a
1989 514 27.7 18.5 n/a
1990 551 27.7 19.8 0
1991 536 25.1 21.3 n/a
1992 549 26.2 20.9 n/a
1993 545 25.0 21.8 n/a
1994 559 27.0 20.7 n/a
1995 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
1996 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
1997 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1998 523 28.0 18.7 n/a
1999 545 29.0 18.8 n/a
2000 576 26.0 22.2 26.7
2001 535 29.0 18.4 23.2
2002 511 28.2 18.1 27.2
2003 511 28.2 18.1 27.2
2004 503 27.2 18.5 26
2005 492 26.7 18.4 28.3
2006 482 30.2 16.0 27.6
2007 466 29.9 15.6 31.1
2008 475 29.8 15.9 29.9
2009 445 27.8 16.0 32.8
2010 444 27.1 16.3 33.6
2011 414 26.3 15.7 31.6
2012 472 29.6 15.9 36.4
2013 540 32.2 16.7 45.9
2014 491 32.0 15.3 38.3
2015 493 32.0 15.4 45.4
2016 498 32.0 15.5 44.2
2017 479 30.0 15.9 42.4
2018 478 32.3 14.7 46.9
2019 457 31.3 14.6 47.7
2020 445 30.3 14.6 47.4
2021 417 30.3 13.7 44.6
2022 437 28.3 15.4 32.7
2023 455 28.8 15.7 27

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 Chicora Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 41.0 12.7 n/a
1989 514 27.7 18.5 n/a
1990 551 27.7 19.8 0
1991 536 25.1 21.3 n/a
1992 549 26.2 20.9 n/a
1993 545 25.0 21.8 n/a
1994 559 27.0 20.7 n/a
1995 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
1996 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
1997 525 28.0 18.8 n/a
1998 523 28.0 18.7 n/a
1999 545 29.0 18.8 n/a
2000 576 26.0 22.2 26.7
2001 535 29.0 18.4 23.2
2002 511 28.2 18.1 27.2
2003 511 28.2 18.1 27.2
2004 503 27.2 18.5 26
2005 492 26.7 18.4 28.3
2006 482 30.2 16.0 27.6
2007 466 29.9 15.6 31.1
2008 475 29.8 15.9 29.9
2009 445 27.8 16.0 32.8
2010 444 27.1 16.3 33.6
2011 414 26.3 15.7 31.6
2012 472 29.6 15.9 36.4
2013 540 32.2 16.7 45.9
2014 491 32.0 15.3 38.3
2015 493 32.0 15.4 45.4
2016 498 32.0 15.5 44.2
2017 479 30.0 15.9 42.4
2018 478 32.3 14.7 46.9
2019 457 31.3 14.6 47.7
2020 445 30.3 14.6 47.4
2021 417 30.3 13.7 44.6
2022 437 28.3 15.4 32.7
2023 455 28.8 15.7 27

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 Chicora Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (3.7%) $12,127 (96.3%) $12,589
2020 $552 (4.3%) $12,202 (95.7%) $12,753
2021 $656 (4.7%) $13,164 (95.3%) $13,820
2022 $634 (4.5%) $13,488 (95.5%) $14,123

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chicora Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 988th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 995th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chicora Elementary School)59.345
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary School)71.158.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chicora Elementary School)43.844.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chicora Elementary School)80.975.9
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary School)62.543.1
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chicora Elementary School)26.720.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary School)4840.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Chicora Elementary School)23.935
 11.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary School)64.840
 24.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Chicora Elementary School)37.236
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chicora Elementary School)80.975.9
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chicora Elementary School)6145.4
 15.6%
   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 Students457455
 0.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White447443
 0.9%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%27%
 20.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicora Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Chicora Elementary School.

Students at Chicora Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Chicora Elementary School ranks 930th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

High : Karns City 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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