Northern Tioga School District

110 Ellison Road
Elkland, PA 16920
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,019 students in Northern Tioga School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northern Tioga School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,019 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northern Tioga School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#372 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
36%
53%
55%
64%
57%
80-84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,033
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,434
$23,119

Best Northern Tioga School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell B Walter Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Jct Cross Road
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2171
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Cowanesque Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 North Fork Road
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2233
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Wood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110a Ellison Road
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5131
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Williamson Sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Jct Cross Road
Tioga, PA 16946
(570) 827-2191
Grades: 7-12
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950
(814) 367-2712
Grades: K-6
| 316 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,019 students.
What is the rank of Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District is ranked #375 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Tioga School District?
95% of Northern Tioga School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Tioga School District?
Northern Tioga School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Tioga School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,019 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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