West Hills Primary School

Public K-3

181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201-1907

(724) 548-7651

District: Armstrong School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,914

Students who attend West Hills Primary School usually attend:

Middle:

West Hills Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 548

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), two or more races (2.7%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hills Primary School is 12.3. 2 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Hills Primary School employs 44.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hills Primary School is $18,914, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hills Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 209^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for West Hills Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	640	8	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	651
2008	666	6	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	673
2009	660	11	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	676
2010	649	12	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	669
2011	625	11	0	5	0	0	1	642
2012	636	11	3	3	0	0	1	654
2013	675	15	2	2	1	0	3	698
2014	703	10	3	3	1	0	8	728
2015	683	8	2	10	1	0	4	708
2016	675	9	1	11	1	0	5	702
2017	641	7	2	10	0	0	2	662
2018	631	8	1	6	0	0	7	653
2019	664	7	3	5	0	0	9	688
2020	618	7	2	4	0	0	12	643
2021	543	9	1	6	0	0	15	574
2022	528	5	3	8	0	0	16	560
2023	515	8	2	8	0	0	15	548

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 West Hills Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	651	38.1	17.1	41.3
2008	673	40.6	16.6	38.9
2009	676	41.3	16.4	40.2
2010	669	42.1	15.8	48.4
2011	642	38.8	16.5	43.3
2012	654	39.5	16.5	37.9
2013	698	44.5	15.6	45.7
2014	728	44.8	16.2	48.6
2015	708	45.0	15.7	46
2016	702	44.0	15.9	47.9
2017	662	46.5	14.2	100
2018	653	46.3	14.0	99.8
2019	688	46.5	14.7	100
2020	643	46.5	13.8	100
2021	574	43.6	13.1	99.5
2022	560	43.0	13.0	99.5
2023	548	44.3	12.3	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 West Hills Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	651	38.1	17.1	41.3
2008	673	40.6	16.6	38.9
2009	676	41.3	16.4	40.2
2010	669	42.1	15.8	48.4
2011	642	38.8	16.5	43.3
2012	654	39.5	16.5	37.9
2013	698	44.5	15.6	45.7
2014	728	44.8	16.2	48.6
2015	708	45.0	15.7	46
2016	702	44.0	15.9	47.9
2017	662	46.5	14.2	100
2018	653	46.3	14.0	99.8
2019	688	46.5	14.7	100
2020	643	46.5	13.8	100
2021	574	43.6	13.1	99.5
2022	560	43.0	13.0	99.5
2023	548	44.3	12.3	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 West Hills Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,155 (7.4%)	$14,394 (92.6%)	$15,550
2020	$1,112 (6.9%)	$15,109 (93.1%)	$16,221
2021	$2,574 (15.2%)	$14,397 (84.8%)	$16,971
2022	$3,335 (17.6%)	$15,578 (82.4%)	$18,914

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hills Primary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Hills Primary School)	70.5	73.2	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hills Primary School)	60.7	65.3	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (West Hills Primary School)	70.5	73.2	2.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Hills Primary School)	60.7	65.3	4.6%
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	688	548	20.3%
African American	7	8	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	664	515	22.4%
Two or More Races	9	15	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near West Hills Primary 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
West Hills Primary School	Public	K-3	181 Heritage Park Drive	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 548-7651	548	44	12.3	100.0%	515 (94.0%)	8 (1.5%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)	62.7				62.7			63.2				63.2	$18,914	$3,335	$15,578
Lenape Elementary School	Public	K-6	2300 Center Ave	Ford City	16226	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 763-5299	724	52	13.9	100.0%	688 (95.0%)	15 (2.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	45.3	938^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.5%		50.2	868^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.4%	70	48.9	37.6	51.0	33.6	42.6	78.8	78.8	52.2	37.7	40.0	45.4	44.0	$18,972	$3,391	$15,582
Sugarcreek Elementary School	Public	K-6	1290 State Route 268	Cowansville	16218	Armstrong County	Karns City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 545-2409	196	18	11.1	33.2%	188 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	66.2	565^th of 1526 public elementary schools	63.0%		66.9	554^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.9%	11	55.6	50.0	30.8	29.0	40.0	93.4	93.4	83.3	62.0	65.3	74.2	70.2	$17,725	$588	$17,137
South Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	562 Freeport Rd	Freeport	16229	Armstrong County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 295-9510	223	20	11.1	47.5%	209 (93.7%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	86.5	161^st of 1526 public elementary schools	89.4%		86	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	13	74.5	72.4	62.5		70.4	100.0	100.0	74.4	82.7	75.0		76.9	$16,996	$1,547	$15,449
Chicora Elementary School	Public	K-6	205 Kittanning Street	Chicora	16025	Butler County	Karns City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 445-3680	455	29	15.7	27.0%	443 (97.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	45.7	930^th of 1526 public elementary schools	39.1%		41.5	995^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.1%	65	47.0	46.6	31.8	23.9	37.2	75.0	75.0	63.8	53.4	39.7	46.9	51.1	$14,123	$634	$13,488
Shannock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Cowanshannock Avenue	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 783-6991	336	27	12.4	100.0%	335 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70	493^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	67.7%		70	492^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%	1	65.0	71.8	59.1	39.2	57.0	94.9	94.9	65.0	69.2	59.1	46.4	58.7	$19,358	$3,627	$15,732
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Sarver Rd	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 353-9577	584	39	14.9	25.5%	555 (95.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	80.9	267^th of 1526 public elementary schools	82.5%		83.5	216^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.9%	51	76.7	62.4	67.7		68.2	99.0	99.0	54.6	73.0	75.3		68.5	$13,173	$733	$12,440
Summit Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Brinker Road	Butler	16002	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	278	19	14.4	51.1%	272 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	58.8	728^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.3%		52.3	837^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.4%	109	42.2	71.1	54.1		55.0	86.8	86.8	48.9	47.3	62.2		52.5	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
David Leech Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Siberian Ave	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-6071	300	23	13.1	29.3%	271 (90.3%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	64.3	610^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.0%		72.1	449^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.7%	161	60.0	50.0	37.8		47.9	86.5	86.5	71.5	56.7	66.0		63.5	$19,077	$3,789	$15,288
Elderton Elementary School	Public	K-6	239 S. Lytle Street	Elderton	15736	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 354-2131	216	19	11.3	100.0%	206 (95.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	59.6	719^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.9%		66.7	558^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.6%	161	64.3	42.4	47.3	59.2	52.4	78.8	78.8	57.1	63.6	47.4	48.1	53.9	$20,350	$3,414	$16,935

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hills Primary School

What is the racial makeup of West Hills Primary School?

Students at West Hills Primary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Hills Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended West Hills Primary School.

What district is West Hills Primary School in?

Armstrong School District

What schools do graduates of West Hills Primary School attend?

Students who attend West Hills Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Hills Intermediate School

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