Clairton Elementary School

501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clairton 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clairton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Clairton Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Clairton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clairton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2368 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clairton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clairton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
65%
14%
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White
18%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Clairton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clairton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clairton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clairton Elementary School's ranking?
Clairton Elementary School is ranked #2368 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clairton Elementary School often compared to?
Clairton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania C by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clairton Elementary School?
378 students attend Clairton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Clairton Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clairton Elementary School?
Clairton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clairton Elementary School offer ?
Clairton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clairton Elementary School part of?
Clairton Elementary School is part of Clairton City SD School District.

School Reviews

2   4/4/2007
This school is one of the lowest tested schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The school does not provide adequate support for special needs students. when there are problems between students, the school rarely does anything to resolve the issue, causing long-term conflicts. The school also reports students for truancy of they are late even a few minutes 4 or more times, regardless of the circumstances. The school is so bad, we are going to be transferring our students into another school. If possible, avoid this school.
- Posted by Parent - tiger

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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