First District Elementary School vs. West End Elementary School
Should you attend First District Elementary School or West End Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
First District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 344 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
344 students
330 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1011 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
41
Grade 1 Students
45
44
Grade 2 Students
59
59
Grade 3 Students
33
37
Grade 4 Students
51
54
Grade 5 Students
50
46
Grade 6 Students
46
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
8%
1%
% White
71%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
7%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
