Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shamokin 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Shamokin Area Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Coal Township, PA, covering approximately 70.6 square miles. The zone typically has a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shamokin Area Elementary School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
830 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shamokin 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 Shamokin Area Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2079 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shamokin Area Elementary School's ranking?
Shamokin Area Elementary School is ranked #2079 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shamokin Area Elementary School often compared to?
Shamokin Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carmel Area Elementary School, Line Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shamokin Area Elementary School?
830 students attend Shamokin Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shamokin Area Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shamokin Area Elementary School?
Shamokin Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shamokin Area Elementary School offer ?
Shamokin Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shamokin Area Elementary School part of?
Shamokin Area Elementary School is part of Shamokin Area School District.
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