Sheffield Area Middle/High School is a public middle and high school located in the middle of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. The Sheffield campus is located along US Route 6 between Clarendon and Sheffield in eastern Warren County and is located on a 43-acre site.
Serving 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sheffield Area 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheffield Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sheffield Area Elementary School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for personal and academic excellence.
School Rankings
Sheffield Area 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 Sheffield Area Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheffield Area Elementary School's ranking?
Sheffield Area Elementary School is ranked #1727 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sheffield Area Elementary School often compared to?
Sheffield Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tidioute Community Charter School, Warren Area El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sheffield Area Elementary School?
203 students attend Sheffield Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sheffield Area Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield Area Elementary School?
Sheffield Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheffield Area Elementary School offer ?
Sheffield Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheffield Area Elementary School part of?
Sheffield Area Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.
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