Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carnegie 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carnegie El Sch serves the southern part of Carnegie, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with distances to the farthest edge of the zone being around 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carnegie Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carnegie 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 Carnegie Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1868 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
54%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnegie Elementary School's ranking?
Carnegie Elementary School is ranked #1868 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carnegie Elementary School often compared to?
Carnegie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chartiers Valley Intrmd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carnegie Elementary School?
408 students attend Carnegie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carnegie Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carnegie Elementary School?
Carnegie Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carnegie Elementary School offer ?
Carnegie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carnegie Elementary School part of?
Carnegie Elementary School is part of Carlynton School District.
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