Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windber 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Windber Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windber Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windber Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1271 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Windber Elementary School's ranking?
Windber Elementary School is ranked #1271 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Windber Elementary School often compared to?
Windber Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, North Star Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Windber Elementary School?
620 students attend Windber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Windber Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windber Elementary School?
Windber Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Windber Elementary School offer ?
Windber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Windber Elementary School part of?
Windber Elementary School is part of Windber Area School District.
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