Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
95%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School?
304 students attend Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School?
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School offer ?
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School part of?
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School is part of Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School District.
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