The Austin Area School District is a rural, public school district. It serves the Austin Borough as well as Keating, Portage, Sylvania and Wharton townships in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Austin Area School District encompasses approximately 228 square miles.
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Austin Area 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austin Area El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Austin, PA, covering an area of approximately 226.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Area Elementary School's student population of 62 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Austin Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Area Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2010 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
White
100%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Area Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Area Elementary School is ranked #2010 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Austin Area Elementary School often compared to?
Austin Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coudersport Area Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Austin Area Elementary School?
62 students attend Austin Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Austin Area Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austin Area Elementary School?
Austin Area Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Austin Area Elementary School offer ?
Austin Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austin Area Elementary School part of?
Austin Area Elementary School is part of Austin Area School District.
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