Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-6, California 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Area Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
California 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 California Area Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1813 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Area Elementary School's ranking?
California Area Elementary School is ranked #1813 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are California Area Elementary School often compared to?
California Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem-center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend California Area Elementary School?
483 students attend California Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of California Area Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Area Elementary School?
California Area Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does California Area Elementary School offer ?
California Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is California Area Elementary School part of?
California Area Elementary School is part of California Area School District.
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