Elementary West serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elementary West's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elementary West is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elementary West?
451 students attend Elementary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elementary West students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elementary West?
Elementary West has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elementary West offer ?
Elementary West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elementary West part of?
Elementary West is part of Blue Mountain School District.
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