Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Waynesburg Central El School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waynesburg Central El School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 169.8 square miles in Waynesburg, PA. Families in the area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesburg Central El School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
761 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waynesburg Central El School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesburg Central El School is 0.12, 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
#1698 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Waynesburg Central El School's ranking?
Waynesburg Central El School is ranked #1698 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Waynesburg Central El School often compared to?
Waynesburg Central El Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichaels Area El Center, West Greene El Center, Jefferson-morgan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Waynesburg Central El School?
761 students attend Waynesburg Central El School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Waynesburg Central El School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesburg Central El School?
Waynesburg Central El School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waynesburg Central El School offer ?
Waynesburg Central El School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waynesburg Central El School part of?
Waynesburg Central El School is part of Central Greene School District.
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