The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Science. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Clarion-limestone El Sch
Clarion-Limestone Elementary is a small rural school in eastern Clarion County that serves kindergarten through sixth grade on a shared school campus with the district's junior and senior high school. The enrollment is modest and draws predominantly from Strattanville and nearby areas; the student body is overwhelmingly white, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
The school's academic profile is mixed. In mathematics, students in grades three through six showed proficiency at a rate somewhat above the median among Clarion County districts. English language arts proficiency was lower, sitting near the county median. Science results, drawn from the previous school year, showed strength, with the vast majority of tested students meeting proficiency. Across the tested subjects, the school ranks in the top quartile relative to districts in Clarion County. Parents should understand that these are elementary grades, so state testing covers only grades three and above; kindergarten through second grade are not included in state assessment data.
The school sits in a distant rural locale, set on a school-campus property rather than in Strattanville's small commercial core. Strattanville itself is a tiny borough with a population in the high 500s to mid 600s, strung along a state route without public transit. Most residents own their homes. Civic life revolves around the volunteer fire company and annual homecoming events. The nearest employer of scale is a modular home manufacturer that was acquired in late 2022 with expansion plans, though that facility manufactures homes rather than building local housing stock. The area has seen flat population over recent years.
At the district level, families should know that the Clarion-Limestone Area School District approved its first real estate tax increase in many years for the 2024-25 school year, raising household tax burden noticeably. For 2025-26, the board advertised no new tax increase after the state increased gambling-revenue offsets to the district, stabilizing the tax picture. The district completed a new gymnasium and multipurpose space at the elementary school in October 2024, providing a second gym and assembly space for the school and high school practice area. This represents a durable facilities upgrade completed during a period of budget adjustment.
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