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Elementary Schools

Central Elementary School

Big Beaver Falls Area SD · Beaver County · 805 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.0

(724)843-3420

3/10
#1144
Rank 1144 out of 1,545
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1112 · 28th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1104 · 29th percentile
Science3/10 · #1074 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Beaver Falls is a small, tight-knit city along the Beaver River, about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, where community roots run deep and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Central Elementary sits within the Big Beaver Falls Area School District, serving families in a working-class community that has navigated real economic challenges over the years. Families who value a close community feel and want their kids in a smaller school environment where teachers know students well may find a comfortable home here, though those prioritizing top academic scores may want to weigh the school's performance numbers against other options in the broader Beaver County area.

Student Demographics

206 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
66 (32%)
African American
66 (32%)
Multiple Races
62 (30%)
Hispanic
11 (5%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged178 (86%)
Students with Disabilities52 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

466
Enrollment
34.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.4:1
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 Programs5/10 · #819 · 48th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found