Portage Area El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portage, Pennsylvania 15946 · Portage Area SD
#816 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#19315 of 50,301 nationally
About Portage Area El Sch
Portage Area El Sch is a public elementary located in Portage, in the Portage Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 401 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 816th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 401.
There are 2 schools in Portage; Portage Area El Sch ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)103%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Portage Area El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 103%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Portage Area El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Portage Area JSHS
Portage · Public high · Grades 7–12
339 students · 244 m away
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
Lilly · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
290 students · 5.1 km away
Penn Cambria Primary Sch
Lilly · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
175 students · 5.8 km away
Forest Hills JSHS
Sidman · Public high · Grades 7–12
798 students · 9.7 km away
Forest Hills El Sch
Sidman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
994 students · 9.8 km away
Penn Cambria HS
Cresson · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students · 11 km away
Penn Cambria Pre-Primary
Cresson · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
103 students · 11 km away
Cambria El Sch
Ebensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 13 km away
Central Cambria HS
Ebensburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students · 14 km away
Central Cambria MS
Ebensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Jenkintown El Sch
Jenkintown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
Eagleville El Sch
Eagleville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
401 students
Lathrop Street El Sch
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
Devon El Sch
Devon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
401 students
Roslyn Sch
Roslyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
College Square El Sch
Beaver · Public elementary · Grades K–2
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Portage Area El Sch a good school?
Portage Area El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #816 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Portage Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Portage Area El Sch ranks #816 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #19315 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Portage Area El Sch?
Portage Area El Sch had 401 students in 2025.
Is Portage Area El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Portage Area El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Portage Area El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Portage Area El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.