Windber Elementary School vs. North Star Central Elementary School
Should I attend Windber Elementary School or North Star Central 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
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North Star Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windber 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 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Star Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
635 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
182
65
Grade 1 Students
82
69
Grade 2 Students
79
70
Grade 3 Students
88
72
Grade 4 Students
109
62
Grade 5 Students
95
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
