Dr David W Kistler Elementary School

301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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)
Total Students
844 students
This chart display total students of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2208 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
21%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
17%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr David W Kistler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.

School Reviews

Review Dr David W Kistler Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links