Coolbaugh El Center serves 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)61%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
28%
14%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Coolbaugh El Center?
753 students attend Coolbaugh El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Coolbaugh El Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolbaugh El Center?
Coolbaugh El Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coolbaugh El Center offer ?
Coolbaugh El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coolbaugh El Center part of?
Coolbaugh El Center is part of Pocono Mountain School District.
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