Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carbondale 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carbondale Elementary School's student population of 752 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Carbondale 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 Carbondale Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2302 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbondale Elementary School's ranking?
Carbondale Elementary School is ranked #2302 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carbondale Elementary School often compared to?
Carbondale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fell Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carbondale Elementary School?
752 students attend Carbondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carbondale Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbondale Elementary School?
Carbondale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbondale Elementary School offer ?
Carbondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carbondale Elementary School part of?
Carbondale Elementary School is part of Carbondale Area School District.
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