Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Caln 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caln Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Caln Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Caln 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 Caln Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2221 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
29%
14%
White
33%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
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 Caln Elementary School's ranking?
Caln Elementary School is ranked #2221 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Caln Elementary School often compared to?
Caln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Caln Elementary School?
453 students attend Caln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Caln Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caln Elementary School?
Caln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caln Elementary School offer ?
Caln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caln Elementary School part of?
Caln Elementary School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
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