CLARKS SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Clarks Summit El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Abington Heights SD school district, located in Clarks Summit, PA with about 341 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Clarks Summit El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Clarks Summit Elementary School is a public school located in the Abington Heights School District in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a highly-regarded school district, it plays a central role in the local community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students.
The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive learning culture, often focusing on small-group instruction and holistic student engagement. Its location in the heart of Clarks Summit makes it a focal point for neighborhood families, and the school typically emphasizes community values and character education alongside its standard curriculum. Through its integration with the broader Abington Heights district, the school provides students with a stable transition into upper-level elementary and middle school education.
For more information, contact Clarks Summit El Sch at (570) 585-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-2025
(570) 585-7300
CLARKS SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Clarks Summit, PA with about 341 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Abington Heights SD
- Total Students:
- 341
- Teachers:
- 24.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 341 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLARKS SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.