PORT MATILDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Port Matilda El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bald Eagle Area SD school district, located in Port Matilda, PA with about 117 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 11 teachers, Port Matilda El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Port Matilda Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the borough of Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Serving as part of the Bald Eagle Area School District, the school is situated in a quiet, rural residential area, providing a tight-knit educational environment for students in the surrounding region. Its location on Locust Street places it at the heart of the community, fostering strong connections between local families, staff, and students.

The school is dedicated to providing foundational elementary education, focusing on academic development alongside social and emotional growth. Given its smaller size compared to larger urban or suburban schools, Port Matilda Elementary is often noted for a supportive atmosphere where teachers can offer more individualized attention to students. The school functions as a cornerstone of the Port Matilda community, emphasizing a traditional learning experience rooted in the values and standards of the Bald Eagle Area school system.

For more information, contact Port Matilda El Sch at (814) 692-7429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.