Serving 844 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr David W Kistler 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School's student population of 844 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Black
21%
14%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr David W Kistler Elementary School's ranking?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School is ranked #2208 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dr David W Kistler Elementary School often compared to?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodson Elementary School, Daniel J Flood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dr David W Kistler Elementary School?
844 students attend Dr David W Kistler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr David W Kistler Elementary School offer ?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr David W Kistler Elementary School part of?
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area SD School District.
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