Weigelstown Elementary School

3205 Carlisle Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weigelstown 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Weigelstown Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Weigelstown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weigelstown Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1385 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
38%
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50-54%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 Weigelstown Elementary School's ranking?
Weigelstown Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Weigelstown Elementary School?
409 students attend Weigelstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Weigelstown Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weigelstown Elementary School?
Weigelstown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weigelstown Elementary School offer ?
Weigelstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weigelstown Elementary School part of?
Weigelstown Elementary School is part of Dover Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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