Is West Forest Elementary School a good school?

West Forest Elementary School ranks 1112 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend West Forest Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended West Forest Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Forest Elementary School?

Students at West Forest Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Forest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : West Forest Junior/Senior High School

West Forest Elementary School

Summary:

West Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Forest Area School District, which is ranked 471 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Forest Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 749-1164 out of 1433-1554 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (35.2%) and English Language Arts (22.3%) significantly lower than the state averages (40.4% and 53%, respectively). However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in recent years. The school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.44% to 100% over the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, West Forest Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than the East Forest Elementary School, which is also part of the Forest Area School District. East Forest Elementary School has consistently outperformed West Forest Elementary School on PSSA tests and has a higher statewide ranking. Additionally, West Forest Elementary School's performance is below average compared to other nearby schools in different districts, such as Cranberry Elementary School and the schools in the Oil City Area School District. This suggests that West Forest Elementary School faces significant challenges in academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, compared to state and local averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353

(814) 755-3302

District: Forest Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1112^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,325

Students who attend West Forest Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

Compare West Forest Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Forest Elementary School ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Forest Elementary School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare West Forest Elementary School employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Forest Elementary School is $26,325.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Forest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Forest Elementary School 1112^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Forest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Forest Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Area School District 471^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for West Forest Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for West Forest Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at West Forest Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	55.35	676^th	1302	48.1%
2004	54.52	713^th	1308	45.5%
2005	56.40	695^th	1299	46.5%
2006	51.28	934^th	1545	39.5%
2007	43.48	1078^th	1555	30.7%
2008	38.31	1168^th	1551	24.7%
2009	57.65	808^th	1549	47.8%
2010	39.69	1175^th	1579	25.6%
2011	36.69	1232^nd	1597	22.9%
2012	41.60	1171^st	1599	26.8%
2013	30.54	1199^th	1519	21.1%
2014	30.03	1164^th	1467	20.7%
2015	57.61	753^rd	1474	48.9%
2016	37.73	1097^th	1554	29.4%
2017	37.11	1107^th	1547	28.4%
2018	41.01	1041^st	1530	32.0%
2019	47.90	955^th	1544	38.1%
2021	49.35	828^th	1433	42.2%
2022	37.64	1052^nd	1534	31.4%
2023	38.12	1047^th	1534	31.7%
2024	29.42	1112^th	1526	27.1%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for White students at West Forest Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.21	1120^th	1236	9.4%
2024	19.69	1065^th	1229	13.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for West Forest Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about West Forest Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for West Forest Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	245	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1989	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
1990	255	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1991	251	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
1992	237	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	238
1993	256	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
1994	263	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1995	288	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1996	288	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1997	285	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1998	278	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1999	276	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	278
2000	270	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
2001	245	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2002	193	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	197
2003	193	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	197
2004	194	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	200
2005	192	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	197
2006	183	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	188
2007	163	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	168
2008	163	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	168
2009	157	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	160
2010	135	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	138
2011	165	1	3	0	0	0	169
2012	162	0	3	0	0	0	165
2013	170	0	3	0	0	0	173
2014	172	0	4	1	0	1	178
2015	155	0	5	1	0	1	162
2016	161	0	4	1	0	1	167
2017	171	0	6	1	0	0	178
2018	159	0	5	0	0	0	164
2019	130	0	4	0	0	3	137
2020	132	0	3	0	0	3	138
2021	108	0	3	0	0	6	117
2022	110	0	5	0	0	2	117
2023	105	0	5	0	0	4	114

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 Forest Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	15.0	16.3	n/a
1989	244	15.8	15.4	n/a
1990	255	15.8	16.1	0
1991	252	16.0	15.7	n/a
1992	238	16.0	14.8	n/a
1993	257	15.0	17.1	n/a
1994	264	15.0	17.6	n/a
1995	289	16.0	18.1	n/a
1996	289	16.0	18.1	n/a
1997	286	16.0	17.9	n/a
1998	279	16.0	17.4	n/a
1999	278	19.0	14.6	n/a
2000	276	19.0	14.5	38
2001	247	19.0	13.0	38.9
2002	197	17.3	11.4	41.6
2003	197	17.3	11.4	41.6
2004	200	16.3	12.3	48.5
2005	197	15.6	12.6	41.6
2006	188	15.6	12.1	53.7
2007	168	14.6	11.5	n/a
2008	168	17.2	9.8	n/a
2009	160	16.1	9.9	n/a
2010	138	15.6	8.8	60.9
2011	169	13.4	12.5	60.4
2012	165	13.1	12.5	57
2013	173	12.9	13.3	59.5
2014	178	14.7	12.0	69.1
2015	162	15.0	10.8	61.7
2016	167	14.0	11.9	62.3
2017	178	14.9	11.8	n/a
2018	164	14.9	10.9	n/a
2019	137	15.6	8.7	100
2020	138	15.0	9.1	99.3
2021	117	13.3	8.7	97.4
2022	117	14.0	8.3	97.4
2023	114	12.7	8.9	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 Forest Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	245	15.0	16.3	n/a
1989	244	15.8	15.4	n/a
1990	255	15.8	16.1	0
1991	252	16.0	15.7	n/a
1992	238	16.0	14.8	n/a
1993	257	15.0	17.1	n/a
1994	264	15.0	17.6	n/a
1995	289	16.0	18.1	n/a
1996	289	16.0	18.1	n/a
1997	286	16.0	17.9	n/a
1998	279	16.0	17.4	n/a
1999	278	19.0	14.6	n/a
2000	276	19.0	14.5	38
2001	247	19.0	13.0	38.9
2002	197	17.3	11.4	41.6
2003	197	17.3	11.4	41.6
2004	200	16.3	12.3	48.5
2005	197	15.6	12.6	41.6
2006	188	15.6	12.1	53.7
2007	168	14.6	11.5	n/a
2008	168	17.2	9.8	n/a
2009	160	16.1	9.9	n/a
2010	138	15.6	8.8	60.9
2011	169	13.4	12.5	60.4
2012	165	13.1	12.5	57
2013	173	12.9	13.3	59.5
2014	178	14.7	12.0	69.1
2015	162	15.0	10.8	61.7
2016	167	14.0	11.9	62.3
2017	178	14.9	11.8	n/a
2018	164	14.9	10.9	n/a
2019	137	15.6	8.7	100
2020	138	15.0	9.1	99.3
2021	117	13.3	8.7	97.4
2022	117	14.0	8.3	97.4
2023	114	12.7	8.9	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 Forest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,468 (7.6%)	$29,987 (92.4%)	$32,456
2020	$2,478 (7.5%)	$30,758 (92.5%)	$33,237
2021	$2,880 (8.1%)	$32,761 (91.9%)	$35,640
2022	$4,793 (18.2%)	$21,532 (81.8%)	$26,325

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Forest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 955^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1047^th of 1534 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Forest Elementary School)	50	45.5	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Elementary School)	57.2	58.3	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Forest Elementary School)	64.3	30.8	33.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Forest Elementary School)	92.9	77	15.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Elementary School)	71.5	46.2	25.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Forest Elementary School)	26	26.4	0.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Elementary School)	56.5	31.6	24.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (West Forest Elementary School)	34.7	13.3	21.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Elementary School)	47.8	60	12.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (West Forest Elementary School)	40.6	27.5	13.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (West Forest Elementary School)	92.9	77	15.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Forest Elementary School)	56.7	47.5	9.2%
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	137	114	16.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	130	105	19.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near West Forest Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22318 Route 62 Box 15	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 755-3302	114	13	8.9	100.0%	105 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	29.4	1112^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.1%		38.1	1047^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.7%	65	69.3	16.6	46.2	12.5	35.2	75.0	75.0	46.2	8.3	30.8	6.3	22.3	$26,325	$4,793	$21,532
Pleasantville Elementary School	Public	1-5	374 N Main St	Pleasantville	16341	Venango County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	212	18	11.7	68.9%	199 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	57	764^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.9%		58.3	734^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.2%	30	42.8	45.1	64.1		51.4	80.6	80.6	54.3	38.8	69.2		55.2	$16,426	$2,386	$14,040
North Clarion County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	North Clarion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 744-8541	322	25	12.8	47.8%	313 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	62.9	642^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	57.9%		60.1	701^st of 1534 public elementary schools	54.3%	59	53.7	37.2	47.8	70.2	52.2	88.2	88.2	70.8	37.2	52.2	67.5	57.2	$16,084	$2,584	$13,500
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK-K	330 E Spruce St	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	233	16	14.9	75.5%	211 (90.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)								(n/a)													$15,878	$5,273	$10,605
Main Street Elementary School	Public	1-5	117 W Main St	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	223	18	12.2	74.4%	194 (87.0%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.7%)	73	435^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.5%		57.6	743^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	51.6%	308	75.6	74.2	39.6		61.7	91.4	91.4	77.2	62.9	54.2		64.5	$14,522	$2,031	$12,491
Hasson Heights School	Public	K-4	833 Grandview Rd	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-8021	385	35	11.0	100.0%	331 (86.0%)	21 (5.5%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	55.1	791^st of 1526 public elementary schools	48.2%		60.7	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%	108	39.2	65.6			51.5	87.5	87.5	54.1	49.2			51.8	$16,525	$1,830	$14,695
Hydetown Elementary School	Public	1-5	12294 Gresham Road	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	201	15	13.4	65.2%	191 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	75.9	373^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	75.6%		75	377^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.4%	4	71.5	57.2	43.2		57.0	90.5	90.5	82.9	69.0	67.6		72.8	$15,249	$2,321	$12,928
East Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 W Birch St	Marienville	16239	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 927-6688	67	9	7.3	100.0%	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.0%)								(n/a)			27.3		57.5					18.2		45.5	$34,898	$4,306	$30,592
Seventh Street School	Public	2-4	102 W 7th St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-3029	156	15	10.5	100.0%	144 (92.3%)	5 (3.2%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	47.6	895^th of 1526 public elementary schools	41.3%		44.3	958^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.5%	63	53.2	29.2			41.1	81.3	81.3	59.6	44.9			52.1	$16,878	$1,968	$14,911
Smedley Street School	Public	K-1	310 Smedley St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-2294	102	9	10.7	100.0%	83 (81.4%)	4 (3.9%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)													$18,452	$2,865	$15,587

West Forest Elementary School

West Forest Elementary School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Forest Area School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for West Forest Elementary School

Rank History for all students at West Forest Elementary School

Rank History for White students at West Forest Elementary School

Enrollment information for West Forest Elementary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Forest Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio West Forest Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Forest Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on West Forest Elementary School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near West Forest Elementary School