Penns Manor Area High School is a public high school in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, serving the communities of Clymer and Heilwood, as well as Cherryhill and Pine Townships. The campus is located between the communities at the junction/multiplex of Routes 403, 553, and 580.
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penns Manor 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penns Manor Area El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, located in Clymer, PA, covering approximately 81.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penns Manor Area Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Motto
Where Bright Futures Begin
School Rankings
Penns Manor 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 Penns Manor Area Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1872 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penns Manor Area Elementary School's ranking?
Penns Manor Area Elementary School is ranked #1872 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penns Manor Area Elementary School often compared to?
Penns Manor Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purchase Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penns Manor Area Elementary School?
321 students attend Penns Manor Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Penns Manor Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penns Manor Area Elementary School?
Penns Manor Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penns Manor Area Elementary School offer ?
Penns Manor Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penns Manor Area Elementary School part of?
Penns Manor Area Elementary School is part of Penns Manor Area School District.
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