Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wattsburg Area El Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wattsburg Area El Center's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wattsburg Area El Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wattsburg Area El Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wattsburg Area El Center's ranking?
Wattsburg Area El Center is ranked #1116 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wattsburg Area El Center often compared to?
Wattsburg Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Union City Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wattsburg Area El Center?
471 students attend Wattsburg Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wattsburg Area El Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wattsburg Area El Center?
Wattsburg Area El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wattsburg Area El Center offer ?
Wattsburg Area El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wattsburg Area El Center part of?
Wattsburg Area El Center is part of Wattsburg Area SD School District.
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