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Clark Elementary School

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serving 269 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Laurel Highlands School District, which is ranked 393 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clark Elementary School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $11,496 in 2018-2019 to $19,530 in 2021-2022, its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1001-1144 over the past several years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. This is concerning, as the school's ranking has remained relatively stagnant, with little improvement in test scores over the years.

Interestingly, when compared to other nearby schools within the Laurel Highlands School District, such as Hatfield Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School, Clark Elementary School consistently underperforms on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic struggles. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11:1 to 14:1, has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 Water St
       Uniontown, PA  15401-2434

(724) 437-9600

District: Laurel Highlands School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1103rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,530 Help


Students who attend Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Laurel Highlands Middle School
High:    Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Two or more races:
9.1%
African American:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Laurel Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Clark Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Laurel Highlands School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (9.1%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Laurel Highlands School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Laurel Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Elementary School is $19,530. 2 elementary schools in the Laurel Highlands School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Elementary School 1103rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laurel Highlands School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Highlands School District 393rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clark Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.78 111th 1302 91.5%
2004 11.63 1150th 1308 12.1%
2005 23.34 1079th 1299 16.9%
2006 13.93 1389th 1545 10.1%
2007 9.30 1443rd 1555 7.2%
2008 10.74 1428th 1551 7.9%
2009 14.75 1397th 1549 9.8%
2010 24.65 1346th 1579 14.8%
2011 15.52 1435th 1597 10.1%
2012 34.46 1250th 1599 21.8%
2013 32.28 1188th 1519 21.8%
2014 32.53 1143rd 1467 22.1%
2015 33.59 1073rd 1474 27.2%
2016 24.63 1221st 1554 21.4%
2017 32.54 1144th 1547 26.1%
2018 34.17 1116th 1530 27.1%
2019 33.25 1126th 1544 27.1%
2021 30.82 1061st 1433 26.0%
2022 36.80 1064th 1534 30.6%
2023 41.21 1001st 1534 34.7%
2024 30.46 1103rd 1526 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.85 659th 1414 53.4%
2024 43.88 893rd 1432 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.76 1139th 1488 23.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.39 526th 1043 49.6%
2024 44.51 569th 1084 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.15 973rd 1495 34.9%
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Rank History for White students at Clark Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.32 1018th 1236 17.6%
2024 10.82 1155th 1229 6.0%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Clark Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 16 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 434 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 434 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 433 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 387 19 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 383 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 386 19 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 408 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 408 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 397 25 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 377 25 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 395 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 389 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 382 29 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 404 27 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 404 27 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 386 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 402 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 364 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 359 23 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 317 23 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 302 21 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2010 294 33 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 297 38 4 2 2 0 6 0 349
2012 301 30 2 2 0 0 6 0 341
2013 301 34 2 2 0 0 15 0 354
2014 304 26 2 3 0 0 18 0 353
2015 273 25 2 2 0 0 30 0 332
2016 282 25 1 5 0 0 36 0 349
2017 269 22 1 3 1 0 31 0 327
2018 241 20 0 7 1 0 35 0 304
2019 238 24 0 5 1 1 36 0 305
2020 227 19 0 9 1 0 37 0 293
2021 199 24 0 11 1 0 36 0 271
2022 215 19 0 9 1 1 26 0 271
2023 210 22 0 9 2 3 23 0 269
2024 235 16 1 4 2 3 26 0 287

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1989 446 21.6 20.6 n/a
1990 448 18.0 24.8 0
1991 449 21.8 20.5 n/a
1992 408 22.0 18.5 n/a
1993 408 19.0 21.5 n/a
1994 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1995 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1996 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1997 423 20.0 21.2 n/a
1998 407 19.0 21.4 n/a
1999 419 20.0 21.0 n/a
2000 416 23.0 18.1 57.2
2001 413 22.0 18.8 60.5
2002 434 25.1 17.3 62.4
2003 434 25.1 17.3 62.4
2004 417 19.5 21.4 68.3
2005 429 27.9 15.4 63.2
2006 393 23.9 16.4 66.7
2007 386 24.5 15.8 75.9
2008 344 27.0 12.7 74.1
2009 326 26.7 12.2 75.2
2010 333 23.6 14.1 79.6
2011 349 23.6 14.7 76.2
2012 341 23.6 14.4 78.6
2013 354 21.8 16.2 75.4
2014 353 24.3 14.4 76.5
2015 332 24.0 13.8 74.4
2016 349 23.0 15.1 68.5
2017 327 24.3 13.4 5.5
2018 304 23.3 13.0 2.3
2019 305 23.3 13.0 63.9
2020 293 25.3 11.5 57.7
2021 271 19.2 14.0 73.1
2022 271 21.2 12.7 58.3
2023 269 24.2 11.0 71.7
2024 287 23.2 12.3 57.5

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 21.0 20.9 n/a
1989 446 21.6 20.6 n/a
1990 448 18.0 24.8 0
1991 449 21.8 20.5 n/a
1992 408 22.0 18.5 n/a
1993 408 19.0 21.5 n/a
1994 406 20.0 20.3 n/a
1995 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1996 431 21.0 20.5 n/a
1997 423 20.0 21.2 n/a
1998 407 19.0 21.4 n/a
1999 419 20.0 21.0 n/a
2000 416 23.0 18.1 57.2
2001 413 22.0 18.8 60.5
2002 434 25.1 17.3 62.4
2003 434 25.1 17.3 62.4
2004 417 19.5 21.4 68.3
2005 429 27.9 15.4 63.2
2006 393 23.9 16.4 66.7
2007 386 24.5 15.8 75.9
2008 344 27.0 12.7 74.1
2009 326 26.7 12.2 75.2
2010 333 23.6 14.1 79.6
2011 349 23.6 14.7 76.2
2012 341 23.6 14.4 78.6
2013 354 21.8 16.2 75.4
2014 353 24.3 14.4 76.5
2015 332 24.0 13.8 74.4
2016 349 23.0 15.1 68.5
2017 327 24.3 13.4 5.5
2018 304 23.3 13.0 2.3
2019 305 23.3 13.0 63.9
2020 293 25.3 11.5 57.7
2021 271 19.2 14.0 73.1
2022 271 21.2 12.7 58.3
2023 269 24.2 11.0 71.7
2024 287 23.2 12.3 57.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clark Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (6.2%) $10,781 (93.8%) $11,496
2020 $1,122 (6.7%) $15,505 (93.3%) $16,627
2021 $1,499 (8.5%) $16,085 (91.5%) $17,584
2022 $1,862 (9.5%) $17,668 (90.5%) $19,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark 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 1126th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1001st of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)44.228.2
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)39.633.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)3436.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clark Elementary School)8285.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)5649.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clark Elementary School)23.330.2
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)48.851.2
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Clark Elementary School)33.832.1
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clark Elementary School)8285.4
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clark Elementary School)48.545.3
 3.2%
   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 Students305269
 11.8%
African American2422
 8.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White238210
 11.8%
Two or More Races3623
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%71.7%
 7.8%

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Clark Elementary School ranks 1103rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Laurel Highlands Middle School
High : Laurel Highlands Senior High School

Students at Clark Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Clark Elementary School.


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