Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, W W Evans Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W W Evans Memorial El Sch serves the west part of Bloomsburg, PA, covering an area of approximately 29 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W W Evans Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are W W Evans Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
W W Evans Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend W W Evans Memorial Elementary School?
250 students attend W W Evans Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W W Evans Memorial Elementary School?
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does W W Evans Memorial Elementary School offer ?
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W W Evans Memorial Elementary School part of?
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School is part of Bloomsburg Area School District.
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