Aldan Elementary School

1 North Woodlawn Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aldan 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aldan Elementary School's student population of 238 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Nurture and empower all students to become college and career ready.

School Rankings

Aldan 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 Aldan Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2267 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
25-29%
55%
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
73%
14%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(22-23)
22.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aldan Elementary School's ranking?
Aldan Elementary School is ranked #2267 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Aldan Elementary School?
238 students attend Aldan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Aldan Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aldan Elementary School?
Aldan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aldan Elementary School offer ?
Aldan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aldan Elementary School part of?
Aldan Elementary School is part of William Penn School District.

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5   10/10/2025
i love the teachers at this school.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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