Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarks Summit El Sch serves the northeast section of Clarks Summit, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clarks Summit Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarks Summit Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#753 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-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 Clarks Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Clarks Summit Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarks Summit Elementary School often compared to?
Clarks Summit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly School, South Abington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clarks Summit Elementary School?
399 students attend Clarks Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Clarks Summit Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarks Summit Elementary School?
Clarks Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarks Summit Elementary School offer ?
Clarks Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarks Summit Elementary School part of?
Clarks Summit Elementary School is part of Abington Heights School District.
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