Clarion-limestone Elementary School

4091 C-l School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clarion-limestone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 3% 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clarion-limestone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Clarion-limestone Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarion-limestone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-limestone Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#794 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarion-limestone Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarion-limestone 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.
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarion-limestone 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.
80-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarion-limestone 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
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14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clarion-limestone Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clarion-limestone Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clarion-limestone Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clarion-limestone 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 Clarion-limestone Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarion-limestone 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
50%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarion-limestone 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
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarion-limestone Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarion-limestone Elementary School's ranking?
Clarion-limestone Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarion-limestone Elementary School often compared to?
Clarion-limestone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarion Area Elementary School, Keystone Elementary School, Allegheny-clarion Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clarion-limestone Elementary School?
425 students attend Clarion-limestone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clarion-limestone Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarion-limestone Elementary School?
Clarion-limestone Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarion-limestone Elementary School offer ?
Clarion-limestone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clarion-limestone Elementary School part of?
Clarion-limestone Elementary School is part of Clarion-Limestone Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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