Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Karns City Area 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Chicora Elementary School serves the west part of its school district in Chicora, PA, covering an area of approximately 74.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Karns City Area Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Karns City Area Elementary School 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 Karns City Area Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1643 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
98%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Karns City Area Elementary School's ranking?
Karns City Area Elementary School is ranked #1643 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Karns City Area Elementary School often compared to?
Karns City Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Karns City Jr/sr High School, Mars Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Karns City Area Elementary School?
645 students attend Karns City Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Karns City Area Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Karns City Area Elementary School?
Karns City Area Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Karns City Area Elementary School offer ?
Karns City Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Karns City Area Elementary School part of?
Karns City Area Elementary School is part of Karns City Area School District.
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