Clarks Summit El Sch

399 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

399

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarks Summit El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	31
Two or More	20

White
315 (78.9%)
Asian
31 (7.8%)
Hispanic
24 (6.0%)
Two or More
20 (5.0%)
Black
9 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abington Heights SD
Phone:	(570)585-7300
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 91