Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Curwensville Area Elementary School serves a 116.6 square mile attendance zone that encompasses the entire Curwensville school district, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10 to 15 minutes and the furthest edge located approximately 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Curwensville Area Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Together Inspiring Dedication to Excellence
School Rankings
Curwensville Area Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curwensville Area Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#506 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-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 Curwensville Area Elementary School's ranking?
Curwensville Area Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Curwensville Area Elementary School often compared to?
Curwensville Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Elementary School, West Branch Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Curwensville Area Elementary School?
533 students attend Curwensville Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Curwensville Area Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curwensville Area Elementary School?
Curwensville Area Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curwensville Area Elementary School offer ?
Curwensville Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Curwensville Area Elementary School part of?
Curwensville Area Elementary School is part of Curwensville Area School District.
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