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Dr David W Kistler Elementary School vs. Wycallis Primary Center

Should you attend Dr David W Kistler Elementary School or Wycallis Primary Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
301 Old River Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Wycallis Primary Center
2010 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Dr David W Kistler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 970 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr David W Kistler 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 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Wycallis Primary Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-2
Total Students
970 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wycallis Primary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wycallis Primary Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wycallis Primary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wycallis Primary Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2351 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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17%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
71%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wycallis Primary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wycallis Primary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wycallis Primary Center by grade.
Kindergarten Students
175
172
Grade 1 Students
178
170
Grade 2 Students
186
184
Grade 3 Students
125
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Grade 4 Students
128
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Grade 5 Students
178
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wycallis Primary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wycallis Primary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wycallis Primary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wycallis Primary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wycallis Primary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wycallis Primary Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wycallis Primary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wycallis Primary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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