Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charleroi Area El Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 45% 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-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleroi Area El Center's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleroi Area El Center 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 Charleroi Area El Center is 0.61, 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
#1545 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
28%
14%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleroi Area El Center's ranking?
Charleroi Area El Center is ranked #1545 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Charleroi Area El Center often compared to?
Charleroi Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ringgold El School South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Charleroi Area El Center?
621 students attend Charleroi Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Charleroi Area El Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleroi Area El Center?
Charleroi Area El Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleroi Area El Center offer ?
Charleroi Area El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charleroi Area El Center part of?
Charleroi Area El Center is part of Charleroi School District.
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