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Dr David W Kistler Elementary School

Wilkes-Barre Area SD · Luzerne County · 301 Old River Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702.0

(570)826-7230

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3/10
#1157
Rank 1157 out of 1,545
English Language Arts3/10 · #1162 · 25th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1130 · 27th percentile
Science3/10 · #1038 · 27th percentile

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School Overview

Kistler Elementary sits in Wilkes-Barre, a working-class city in the Wyoming Valley with deep roots in Pennsylvania's coal mining history and a tight-knit community identity that still runs strong today. Academics here are developing, and families who are engaged and looking to be involved in their child's school life will find a community where that presence really matters. For families already rooted in the Wilkes-Barre area who value local connection over test scores, Kistler can be a comfortable, familiar fit.

Student Demographics

340 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
216 (64%)
White
52 (15%)
African American
44 (13%)
Multiple Races
23 (7%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners57 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged299 (88%)
Students with Disabilities61 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

961
Enrollment
48.7
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
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 Programs8/10 · #445 · 72nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found