Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Clearfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Clearfield Elementary School?
215 students attend Clearfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clearfield Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearfield Elementary School?
Clearfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearfield Elementary School offer ?
Clearfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Clearfield Elementary School part of?
Clearfield Elementary School is part of Butler Area School District.
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