Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charleroi Area 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 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charleroi Area El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charleroi Area El Center's student population of 584 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charleroi Area 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 Charleroi Area El Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1906 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleroi Area El Center's ranking?
Charleroi Area El Center is ranked #1906 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Charleroi Area El Center often compared to?
Charleroi Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ringgold El Sch South 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 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Charleroi Area El Center?
584 students attend Charleroi Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Charleroi Area El Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleroi Area El Center?
Charleroi Area El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charleroi Area El Center offer ?
Charleroi Area El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charleroi Area El Center part of?
Charleroi Area El Center is part of Charleroi School District.
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