Serving 502 students in grades 5-6, Kiski Area Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kiski Area Upper El Sch serves the entire district of Apollo, PA, covering an area of approximately 105.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiski Area Upper Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1022 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiski Area Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School is ranked #1022 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Kiski Area Upper Elementary School?
502 students attend Kiski Area Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kiski Area Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiski Area Upper Elementary School?
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kiski Area Upper Elementary School offer ?
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiski Area Upper Elementary School part of?
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School is part of Kiski Area School District.
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