Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wescosville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wescosville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wescosville Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wescosville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wescosville Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#697 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wescosville Elementary School's ranking?
Wescosville Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wescosville Elementary School often compared to?
Wescosville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hatfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wescosville Elementary School?
496 students attend Wescosville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wescosville Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wescosville Elementary School?
Wescosville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wescosville Elementary School offer ?
Wescosville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wescosville Elementary School part of?
Wescosville Elementary School is part of East Penn School District.
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