Caln Elementary School

3609 Lincoln Hwy
Thorndale, PA 19372
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Caln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Caln Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Year Founded
1927
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School Rankings

Caln Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caln Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2203 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
38%
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30-34%
55%
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55-59%
57%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
15%
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Black
29%
14%
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White
33%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caln Elementary School's ranking?
Caln Elementary School is ranked #2203 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Caln Elementary School often compared to?
Caln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Caln Elementary School?
453 students attend Caln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Caln Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caln Elementary School?
Caln Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Caln Elementary School offer ?
Caln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caln Elementary School part of?
Caln Elementary School is part of Coatesville Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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