Is Westfield Area Elementary School a good school?

Westfield Area Elementary School ranks 892 nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Westfield Area Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 316 students attended Westfield Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Westfield Area Elementary School?

Students at Westfield Area Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Westfield Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westfield Area Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School

Westfield Area Elementary School

Summary:

Westfield Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 315 students in grades K-6 in the Northern Tioga School District in Westfield, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Westfield Area Elementary School faces significant challenges, with below-average test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (41%) and English Language Arts (45.7%) were lower than the state averages of 40.4% and 53% respectively. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is particularly concerning, with these groups ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has extremely high poverty levels, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Wellsboro Area School District.

Despite the higher per-student spending of $15,525 in 2021-2022, which is above the state average, Westfield Area Elementary School's academic performance remains well below state and district averages. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 741 out of 1,547 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 892 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. Interestingly, the nearby Clark Wood Elementary School, which is also in the Northern Tioga School District, performs slightly better than Westfield Area Elementary School on most metrics, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level influences may be at play. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's high-need student population may be crucial for improving its performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

1355 Route 49
Westfield, PA 16950

(814) 367-2712

District: Northern Tioga School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
892^nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,525

Students who attend Westfield Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.3%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westfield Area Elementary School ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Northern Tioga School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), Hispanic (1.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Northern Tioga School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield Area Elementary School is 12.6. 1 elementary schools in the Northern Tioga School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westfield Area Elementary School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield Area Elementary School is $15,525. 1 elementary schools in the Northern Tioga School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Area Elementary School 892^nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Westfield Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Northern Tioga School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Tioga School District 313^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	32.26	978^th	1302	24.9%
2004	50.51	770^th	1308	41.1%
2005	57.42	678^th	1299	47.8%
2006	66.35	557^th	1545	63.9%
2007	59.47	756^th	1555	51.4%
2008	57.82	797^th	1551	48.6%
2009	56.49	844^th	1549	45.5%
2010	50.30	1005^th	1579	36.4%
2011	50.84	1012^th	1597	36.6%
2012	60.06	829^th	1599	48.2%
2013	50.53	970^th	1519	36.1%
2014	51.50	912^th	1467	37.8%
2015	59.31	721^st	1474	51.1%
2016	51.59	907^th	1554	41.6%
2017	59.86	741^st	1547	52.1%
2018	56.03	806^th	1530	47.3%
2019	41.96	1042^nd	1544	32.5%
2021	46.25	878^th	1433	38.7%
2022	39.47	1030^th	1534	32.9%
2023	39.33	1033^rd	1534	32.7%
2024	47.82	892^nd	1526	41.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.43	919^th	1414	35.0%
2024	50.55	775^th	1432	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.90	830^th	1488	44.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.98	592^nd	1084	45.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.10	940^th	1495	37.1%

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Rank History for White students at Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.19	1113^th	1236	10.0%
2024	26.84	993^rd	1229	19.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Westfield Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	356	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	360
1991	406	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1992	420	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	420
1993	449	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	449
1994	396	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	402
1995	438	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	450
1996	438	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	450
1997	441	5	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	457
1998	433	4	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	447
1999	443	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	454
2000	442	3	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	456
2001	453	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	464
2002	431	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	436
2003	431	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	436
2004	396	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	402
2005	382	1	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	392
2006	374	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	378
2007	365	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	368
2008	362	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	366
2009	337	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	341
2010	337	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
2011	357	2	1	8	0	0	0	368
2012	367	2	1	7	0	0	0	377
2013	366	2	1	4	1	0	0	374
2014	375	2	0	0	1	0	2	380
2015	356	1	0	1	0	0	6	364
2016	356	5	0	3	3	2	4	373
2017	362	2	0	3	3	2	4	376
2018	378	2	1	2	1	2	4	390
2019	381	2	1	2	1	1	5	393
2020	373	2	1	1	0	0	5	382
2021	317	3	0	3	0	1	4	328
2022	308	2	0	3	0	2	2	317
2023	304	3	0	4	0	1	3	315
2024	305	3	0	4	0	1	3	316

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westfield Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	360	18.2	19.7	0
1991	410	21.9	18.7	n/a
1992	420	25.5	16.4	n/a
1993	449	24.0	18.7	n/a
1994	402	24.0	16.8	n/a
1995	450	29.0	15.5	n/a
1996	450	29.0	15.5	n/a
1997	457	27.5	16.6	n/a
1998	447	29.5	15.2	n/a
1999	454	31.0	14.6	n/a
2000	456	31.0	14.7	56.8
2001	464	33.0	14.1	54.5
2002	436	33.5	13.0	49.5
2003	436	33.5	13.0	49.5
2004	402	31.8	12.6	60.7
2005	392	29.8	13.2	55.1
2006	378	31.1	12.2	51.6
2007	368	31.0	11.9	52.7
2008	366	31.7	11.5	52.7
2009	341	30.6	11.1	59.2
2010	341	31.6	10.7	60.1
2011	368	31.5	11.6	56.3
2012	377	31.8	11.8	57.6
2013	374	31.8	11.7	53.5
2014	380	30.8	12.3	58.7
2015	364	30.0	12.1	61.5
2016	373	30.0	12.4	61.7
2017	376	29.6	12.6	63
2018	390	29.6	13.1	61.5
2019	393	29.6	13.2	59.5
2020	382	28.6	13.3	56.3
2021	328	27.6	11.8	64
2022	317	22.6	14.0	58.7
2023	315	23.6	13.3	100
2024	316	24.9	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westfield Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	360	18.2	19.7	0
1991	410	21.9	18.7	n/a
1992	420	25.5	16.4	n/a
1993	449	24.0	18.7	n/a
1994	402	24.0	16.8	n/a
1995	450	29.0	15.5	n/a
1996	450	29.0	15.5	n/a
1997	457	27.5	16.6	n/a
1998	447	29.5	15.2	n/a
1999	454	31.0	14.6	n/a
2000	456	31.0	14.7	56.8
2001	464	33.0	14.1	54.5
2002	436	33.5	13.0	49.5
2003	436	33.5	13.0	49.5
2004	402	31.8	12.6	60.7
2005	392	29.8	13.2	55.1
2006	378	31.1	12.2	51.6
2007	368	31.0	11.9	52.7
2008	366	31.7	11.5	52.7
2009	341	30.6	11.1	59.2
2010	341	31.6	10.7	60.1
2011	368	31.5	11.6	56.3
2012	377	31.8	11.8	57.6
2013	374	31.8	11.7	53.5
2014	380	30.8	12.3	58.7
2015	364	30.0	12.1	61.5
2016	373	30.0	12.4	61.7
2017	376	29.6	12.6	63
2018	390	29.6	13.1	61.5
2019	393	29.6	13.2	59.5
2020	382	28.6	13.3	56.3
2021	328	27.6	11.8	64
2022	317	22.6	14.0	58.7
2023	315	23.6	13.3	100
2024	316	24.9	12.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westfield Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,246 (9.1%)	$12,509 (90.9%)	$13,755
2020	$697 (5.4%)	$12,330 (94.7%)	$13,026
2021	$2,336 (15.2%)	$12,993 (84.8%)	$15,329
2022	$1,470 (9.5%)	$14,056 (90.5%)	$15,525

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1042^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1033^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Westfield Area Elementary School)	32.8	50	17.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Elementary School)	46.3	47.4	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Westfield Area Elementary School)	37.5	28.6	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Westfield Area Elementary School)	85.5	69	16.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Elementary School)	56.3	35.7	20.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Westfield Area Elementary School)	38.5	31.8	6.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Elementary School)	55.4	38.6	16.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Westfield Area Elementary School)	51.6	38.3	13.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Area Elementary School)	67.8	51.1	16.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Westfield Area Elementary School)	38.4	36.8	1.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Westfield Area Elementary School)	85.5	69	16.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westfield Area Elementary School)	54.5	43.3	11.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	393	315	19.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	381	304	20.2%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	100%	40.5%

Schools Near Westfield Area Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westfield Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	1355 Route 49	Westfield	16950	Tioga County	Northern Tioga School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 367-2712	316	25	12.6	100.0%	305 (96.5%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	47.8	892^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	41.5%		39.3	1033^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.7%	141	46.5	48.8	33.3	36.3	41.0	90.2	90.2	60.5	39.0	35.6	47.8	45.7	$15,525	$1,470	$14,056
Northern Potter Childrens School	Public	PK, KG-6	745 Northern Potter Road	Ulysses	16948	Potter County	Northern Potter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 848-7563	290	24	11.9	68.3%	282 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	35.4	1065^th of 1526 public elementary schools	30.2%		47.6	912^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.5%	153	43.2	34.4	36.4	25.0	35.5	86.2	86.2	40.9	34.5	30.3	43.8	37.7	$18,695	$2,171	$16,524
Galeton Area School	Public	PK, KG-6	27 Bridge St	Galeton	16922	Potter County	Galeton Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 435-6571	161	22	7.2	98.1%	159 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	28.2	1125^th of 1526 public elementary schools	26.3%					(n/a)	38.1	42.1	21.7	26.1	31.4	63.2	63.2	52.4	42.1	21.7	26.0	34.9
Clark Wood Elementary School	Public	K-6	110A Ellison Road	Elkland	16920	Tioga County	Northern Tioga School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 258-5131	302	27	11.2	100.0%	275 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	48.1	888^th of 1526 public elementary schools	41.8%		39.7	1026^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.1%	138	56.7	40.4	32.5	52.8	44.6	88.1	88.1	70.0	23.8	35.0	44.4	41.2	$18,508	$1,748	$16,760
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School	Public	K-1	32 Meade St	Wellsboro	16901	Tioga County	Wellsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 724-1941	186	20	9.5	50.0%	176 (94.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)													$18,936	$2,398	$16,538
Don Gill Elementary School	Public	2-4	10 Sherman St	Wellsboro	16901	Tioga County	Wellsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 724-1811	309	25	12.6	55.0%	281 (90.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.5%)	65.3	581^st of 1526 public elementary schools	61.9%		62.5	646^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.9%	65	56.5	55.7			56.2	87.5	87.5	66.7	53.8			60.1	$13,715	$1,887	$11,828

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