Main El Center serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Main El Center?
364 students attend Main El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Main El Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main El Center?
Main El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Main El Center offer ?
Main El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Main El Center part of?
Main El Center is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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