Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-3, West End Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
140 students attend West End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West End Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West End Elementary School offer ?
West End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is West End Elementary School part of?
West End Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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