Pocono El Center (Closed 2014)

161 Tumbleweed Dr
Tannersville, PA 18372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pocono El Center serves 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
727 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
85%
73%
(12-13)
67%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
17%
14%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocono El Center?
727 students attend Pocono El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pocono El Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocono El Center?
Pocono El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocono El Center offer ?
Pocono El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pocono El Center part of?
Pocono El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.

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