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Clarks Summit Elementary School

401 W Grove St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Clarks Summit Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
441 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clarks Summit Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarks Summit Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
#884 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clarks Summit Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarks Summit 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.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit 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
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clarks Summit Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clarks Summit Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clarks Summit Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clarks Summit Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clarks Summit Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Clarks Summit 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
6%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarks Summit 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarks Summit 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarks Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Clarks Summit Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarks Summit Elementary School often compared to?
Clarks Summit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Abington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Clarks Summit Elementary School?
441 students attend Clarks Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Clarks Summit Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarks Summit Elementary School?
Clarks Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarks Summit Elementary School offer ?
Clarks Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Clarks Summit Elementary School part of?
Clarks Summit Elementary School is part of Abington Heights School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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