Serving 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carbondale 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% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carbondale El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire Carbondale school district, encompassing an area of approximately 18.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carbondale Elementary School's student population of 755 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carbondale 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 Carbondale Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2266 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-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 Carbondale Elementary School's ranking?
Carbondale Elementary School is ranked #2266 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carbondale Elementary School often compared to?
Carbondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fell Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carbondale Elementary School?
755 students attend Carbondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Carbondale Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carbondale Elementary School?
Carbondale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbondale Elementary School offer ?
Carbondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carbondale Elementary School part of?
Carbondale Elementary School is part of Carbondale Area School District.
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