West End Elementary School vs. First District Elementary School
Should you attend West End Elementary School or First District 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
West End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Student Attention
First District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 311 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 336 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
311 students
336 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1486 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
41
Grade 1 Students
57
59
Grade 2 Students
36
35
Grade 3 Students
47
50
Grade 4 Students
44
54
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
37
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
93%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
17%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
