Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dana El Center 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dana El Center serves the northeast part of Kingston, PA, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dana El Center's student population of 626 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dana 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 Dana El Center is 0.56, 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
#1992 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
62%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 22-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 Dana El Center's ranking?
Dana El Center is ranked #1992 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dana El Center often compared to?
Dana El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Chester Street Elementary School, Lehman-jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dana El Center?
626 students attend Dana El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dana El Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dana El Center?
Dana El Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dana El Center offer ?
Dana El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dana El Center part of?
Dana El Center is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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