Wasson Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Wasson Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 419 students in grades K-4 in the DuBois Area School District in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, despite serving a predominantly White, high-poverty student population.

Wasson Avenue Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 57.1% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 46.5% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school also spends more per student ($14,759) than the state average, which likely contributes to its success. Additionally, Wasson Avenue Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, allowing for more individualized attention. When compared to nearby schools like C.G. Johnson Elementary, Oklahoma Elementary, and Juniata Elementary, Wasson Avenue Elementary outperforms them on most academic measures, despite serving a higher-poverty student population.

While Wasson Avenue Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 295th out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 702nd out of 1,544 in 2018-2019, the school's consistently strong performance, especially among its most vulnerable subgroups, makes it a standout elementary school in the region. When compared to more distant schools like Clearfield Area Elementary and Punxsutawney Area Elementary, Wasson Avenue Elementary demonstrates significantly stronger academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public K-4

 300 Wasson Ave
       Du Bois, PA  15801-1298


(814) 371-6171

District: DuBois Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
592nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,759 Help


Students who attend Wasson Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    DuBois Area Middle School
High:    DuBois Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Wasson Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the DuBois Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wasson Avenue Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the DuBois Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the DuBois Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue Elementary School is 11.8. 2 elementary schools in the DuBois Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasson Avenue Elementary School is $14,759, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the DuBois Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wasson Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasson Avenue Elementary School 592nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wasson Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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DuBois Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks DuBois Area School District 208th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.65 418th 1302 67.9%
2004 44.92 857th 1308 34.5%
2005 61.69 590th 1299 54.6%
2006 47.51 1018th 1545 34.1%
2007 40.04 1138th 1555 26.8%
2008 44.97 1074th 1551 30.8%
2009 40.88 1138th 1549 26.5%
2010 31.01 1289th 1579 18.4%
2011 15.74 1433rd 1597 10.3%
2012 37.50 1216th 1599 24.0%
2013 56.88 850th 1519 44.0%
2014 52.12 895th 1467 39.0%
2015 61.08 672nd 1474 54.4%
2016 60.86 732nd 1554 52.9%
2017 53.02 867th 1547 44.0%
2018 57.49 778th 1530 49.2%
2019 61.18 702nd 1544 54.5%
2021 62.89 575th 1433 59.9%
2022 79.60 295th 1534 80.8%
2023 65.26 592nd 1534 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.07 239th 1414 83.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.86 586th 1043 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.51 701st 1236 43.3%
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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.

Wasson Avenue Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 450 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 389 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 421 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 439 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 489 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 469 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 428 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 428 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 389 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 387 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 382 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 334 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 334 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 338 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 316 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 311 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2008 338 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 341
2009 333 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 339
2010 317 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 11 334
2011 299 3 0 4 0 0 13 0 319
2012 297 2 2 7 0 0 6 0 314
2013 271 2 2 8 0 0 8 0 291
2014 372 3 1 15 0 0 15 0 406
2015 378 2 1 14 0 0 13 0 408
2016 367 2 4 11 0 1 15 0 400
2017 343 6 6 11 0 2 12 0 380
2018 421 6 5 11 0 1 16 0 460
2019 338 1 6 7 0 1 11 0 364
2020 367 2 7 10 1 0 10 0 397
2021 384 6 3 7 1 0 13 0 414
2022 373 5 4 9 1 0 18 0 410
2023 391 2 3 7 2 0 14 0 419

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 Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 18.0 24.3 n/a
1989 457 18.0 25.3 n/a
1990 395 20.0 19.7 0
1991 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
1992 440 24.4 18.0 n/a
1993 491 27.0 18.2 n/a
1994 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1995 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1996 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1997 408 23.0 17.7 n/a
1998 390 22.0 17.7 n/a
1999 388 21.0 18.5 n/a
2000 396 24.0 16.5 37.6
2001 384 24.0 16.0 38.8
2002 335 23.5 14.3 44.2
2003 335 23.5 14.3 44.2
2004 341 23.5 14.5 46.3
2005 341 23.0 14.8 43.4
2006 316 25.0 12.6 58.5
2007 314 26.0 12.1 58.9
2008 341 25.7 13.3 63.5
2009 339 21.5 15.7 67.6
2010 334 25.1 13.2 66.3
2011 319 25.1 12.6 65.5
2012 314 23.6 13.2 67.5
2013 291 22.6 12.8 67.7
2014 406 30.2 13.4 73.2
2015 408 29.0 14.0 74.3
2016 400 31.0 12.9 72
2017 380 29.5 12.8 77.4
2018 460 34.6 13.2 69.6
2019 364 29.4 12.3 65.1
2020 397 29.5 13.4 100
2021 414 31.5 13.1 99.3
2022 410 31.8 12.8 99.3
2023 419 35.3 11.8 100

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 Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 18.0 24.3 n/a
1989 457 18.0 25.3 n/a
1990 395 20.0 19.7 0
1991 423 22.0 19.2 n/a
1992 440 24.4 18.0 n/a
1993 491 27.0 18.2 n/a
1994 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1995 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1996 436 27.0 16.1 n/a
1997 408 23.0 17.7 n/a
1998 390 22.0 17.7 n/a
1999 388 21.0 18.5 n/a
2000 396 24.0 16.5 37.6
2001 384 24.0 16.0 38.8
2002 335 23.5 14.3 44.2
2003 335 23.5 14.3 44.2
2004 341 23.5 14.5 46.3
2005 341 23.0 14.8 43.4
2006 316 25.0 12.6 58.5
2007 314 26.0 12.1 58.9
2008 341 25.7 13.3 63.5
2009 339 21.5 15.7 67.6
2010 334 25.1 13.2 66.3
2011 319 25.1 12.6 65.5
2012 314 23.6 13.2 67.5
2013 291 22.6 12.8 67.7
2014 406 30.2 13.4 73.2
2015 408 29.0 14.0 74.3
2016 400 31.0 12.9 72
2017 380 29.5 12.8 77.4
2018 460 34.6 13.2 69.6
2019 364 29.4 12.3 65.1
2020 397 29.5 13.4 100
2021 414 31.5 13.1 99.3
2022 410 31.8 12.8 99.3
2023 419 35.3 11.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,336 (10.3%) $11,598 (89.7%) $12,933
2020 $1,691 (12.2%) $12,134 (87.8%) $13,825
2021 $1,713 (12.5%) $11,991 (87.5%) $13,704
2022 $1,695 (11.5%) $13,064 (88.5%) $14,759

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasson Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 702nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 592nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)48.555.9
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)63.363.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)63.458.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)86.584.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)76.352.6
 23.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)55.557.1
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)86.584.4
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wasson Avenue Elementary School)69.358.2
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364419
 15.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian02
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White338391
 15.7%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%100%
 34.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wasson Avenue Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Wasson Avenue Elementary School.

Wasson Avenue Elementary School ranks 592nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wasson Avenue Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wasson Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : DuBois Area Middle School
High : DuBois Area Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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