Whitfield Elementary School

2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitfield 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower 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: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Whitfield Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Whitfield 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 Whitfield Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#1556 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitfield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitfield 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.
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitfield 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.
75-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Whitfield 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whitfield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitfield 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
31%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitfield 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitfield Elementary School's ranking?
Whitfield Elementary School is ranked #1556 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Whitfield Elementary School often compared to?
Whitfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Whitfield Elementary School?
576 students attend Whitfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Whitfield Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitfield Elementary School?
Whitfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitfield Elementary School offer ?
Whitfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitfield Elementary School part of?
Whitfield Elementary School is part of Wilson School District.

School Reviews

5   12/23/2013
Great neighborhood school. Fun learning environment.
- Posted by Parent - janlo
5   10/24/2009
This school has all the above listed as great assets. The principal is great!
- Posted by Administrator - Segda

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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