Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clairton 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clairton El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 3 square miles in Clairton, PA. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clairton Elementary School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clairton 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 Clairton Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#2448 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-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 Clairton Elementary School's ranking?
Clairton Elementary School is ranked #2448 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clairton Elementary School often compared to?
Clairton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clairton Elementary School?
348 students attend Clairton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Clairton Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clairton Elementary School?
Clairton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clairton Elementary School offer ?
Clairton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clairton Elementary School part of?
Clairton Elementary School is part of Clairton City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is one of the lowest tested schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The school does not provide adequate support for special needs students. when there are problems between students, the school rarely does anything to resolve the issue, causing long-term conflicts. The school also reports students for truancy of they are late even a few minutes 4 or more times, regardless of the circumstances. The school is so bad, we are going to be transferring our students into another school. If possible, avoid this school.
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