Westfield Area Elementary School

1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Westfield Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westfield Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Westfield Area Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westfield Area 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 Westfield Area Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2047 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westfield Area Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
97%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Westfield Area Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westfield Area Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westfield Area Elementary School's ranking?
Westfield Area Elementary School is ranked #2047 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Westfield Area Elementary School often compared to?
Westfield Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Gill Elementary School, Charlotte Lappla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Westfield Area Elementary School?
315 students attend Westfield Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westfield Area Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield Area Elementary School?
Westfield Area Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westfield Area Elementary School offer ?
Westfield Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westfield Area Elementary School part of?
Westfield Area Elementary School is part of Northern Tioga School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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