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California Area Elementary School

California Area SD · Washington County · 40 Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423.0

(724)785-5800

3/10
#1169
Rank 1169 out of 1,545
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1131 · 27th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1315 · 15th percentile
Science4/10 · #849 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

California Area Elementary sits in the quiet, rural stretch of Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, where small-town life and tight-knit community ties define the experience. The school's academics are still developing, with room to grow particularly in English and math, but families who value a close community feel and a slower-paced, rural setting may find it a comfortable fit. It's the kind of place where teachers know students by name, and the surrounding area — dotted with small boroughs along the Monongahela River — has a genuine working-class character that shapes the school's identity.

Student Demographics

267 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
216 (81%)
Multiple Races
30 (11%)
Hispanic
10 (4%)
African American
9 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged240 (90%)
Students with Disabilities63 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

485
Enrollment
32.5
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1189 · 25th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found