Serving 1,376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, State El Center 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 11% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: State El Ctr serves the southwest part of Kingston, PA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
State El Center's student population of 1,376 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Motto
Toward Excellence
School Rankings
State El Center 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 State El Center is 0.71, which is more 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
#2432 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
29%
16%
Black
18%
14%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State El Center's ranking?
State El Center is ranked #2432 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are State El Center often compared to?
State El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dodson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend State El Center?
1,376 students attend State El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of State El Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of State El Center?
State El Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does State El Center offer ?
State El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is State El Center part of?
State El Center is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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