West End Elementary School vs. First District Elementary School
Should I attend West End Elementary School or First District Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
First District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West End Elementary School 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 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6, First District 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
327 students
337 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1385 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
46
Grade 1 Students
36
40
Grade 2 Students
49
60
Grade 3 Students
52
58
Grade 4 Students
47
47
Grade 5 Students
39
48
Grade 6 Students
50
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
89%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
18%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
