Caln Elementary School

3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Caln 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Caln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Caln Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Caln 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 Caln Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2221 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Caln Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Caln Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Caln Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Caln Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Caln Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caln Elementary School's ranking?
Caln Elementary School is ranked #2221 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Caln Elementary School often compared to?
Caln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Caln Elementary School?
453 students attend Caln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Caln Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caln Elementary School?
Caln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caln Elementary School offer ?
Caln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Caln Elementary School part of?
Caln Elementary School is part of Coatesville Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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