Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Clear Run 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clear Run El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Clear Run El Center's student population of 717 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clear Run El Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
45%
14%
Black
27%
14%
White
20%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
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 schools are Clear Run El Center often compared to?
Clear Run El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tobyhanna El Center, Clear Run Intrmd School, East Stroudsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Clear Run El Center?
717 students attend Clear Run El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Clear Run El Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Run El Center?
Clear Run El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clear Run El Center offer ?
Clear Run El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Run El Center part of?
Clear Run El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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