Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trinity West 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trinity West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Trinity West Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trinity West Elementary 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 Trinity West Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity West Elementary School's ranking?
Trinity West Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Trinity West Elementary School often compared to?
Trinity West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity North Elementary School, Washington Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Trinity West Elementary School?
414 students attend Trinity West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Trinity West Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinity West Elementary School?
Trinity West Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trinity West Elementary School offer ?
Trinity West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trinity West Elementary School part of?
Trinity West Elementary School is part of Trinity Area School District.
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