Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clifford N Pritts 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Clifford N Pritts Elementary School?
146 students attend Clifford N Pritts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clifford N Pritts Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford N Pritts Elementary School?
Clifford N Pritts Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clifford N Pritts Elementary School offer ?
Clifford N Pritts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clifford N Pritts Elementary School part of?
Clifford N Pritts Elementary School is part of Connellsville Area School District.
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