Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-6, California 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 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: California Area El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Coal Center, PA, covering approximately 34.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within the zone is about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Area Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Students for Success in a Changing World
School Rankings
California 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 California Area Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1596 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Area Elementary School's ranking?
California Area Elementary School is ranked #1596 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are California Area Elementary School often compared to?
California Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem-center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend California Area Elementary School?
485 students attend California Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of California Area Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Area Elementary School?
California Area Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does California Area Elementary School offer ?
California Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is California Area Elementary School part of?
California Area Elementary School is part of California Area School District.
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