For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,993 students in Crawford Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Crawford Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crawford Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,578 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,451
$23,724
Spending / Student
$21,578
$23,146
Best Crawford Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12068 Brooks Rd
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1450
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1450
Gr: K-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Second Street
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-7421
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-7421
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
First District Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1124
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-1124
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Cochranton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 South Franklin Street
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-2105
Cochranton, PA 16314
(814) 425-2105
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Meadville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 North St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-1121
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-1121
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Neason Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11293 Williamson Rd
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7886
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7886
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Meadville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
974 North St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 333-1188
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 333-1188
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Second District Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Main St
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7073
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-7073
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crawford Central School District?
Crawford Central School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Crawford Central School District?
Crawford Central School District is ranked #444 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford Central School District?
83% of Crawford Central School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crawford Central School District?
Crawford Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Crawford Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,578 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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