Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wattsburg Area El Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Wattsburg Area El Ctr's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Erie, PA, encompassing approximately 143.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wattsburg Area El Center's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wattsburg Area El Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wattsburg Area El Center is 0.13, 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
#905 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wattsburg Area El Center's ranking?
Wattsburg Area El Center is ranked #905 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wattsburg Area El Center often compared to?
Wattsburg Area El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Union City Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wattsburg Area El Center?
488 students attend Wattsburg Area El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wattsburg Area El Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wattsburg Area El Center?
Wattsburg Area El Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wattsburg Area El Center offer ?
Wattsburg Area El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wattsburg Area El Center part of?
Wattsburg Area El Center is part of Wattsburg Area School District.
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