Wescosville Elementary School

Summary:

Wescosville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wescosville, Pennsylvania, serving 496 students in grades K-5. As part of the East Penn School District, which is ranked 152 out of 606 school districts in the state, Wescosville Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state and district averages in Math (61.2% vs. 39.3% and 49.6%), Science (80.6% vs. 65.6% and 74.6%), and English Language Arts (70% vs. 53.8% and 66%). Wescosville Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (17.94%) and Asian (6.25%) students compared to surrounding schools, may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. The school's Hispanic, White, and disabled student subgroups all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10%, 25%, and 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Wescosville Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in the East Penn School District and the lower-performing schools in the Allentown City School District. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's diverse student population and strong subgroup performance, make Wescosville Elementary a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1064 Liberty Ln
       Wescosville, PA  18106-9660


(610) 395-5851

District: East Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,327 Help


Students who attend Wescosville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lower Macungie Middle School
High:    Emmaus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wescosville Elementary School ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), Hispanic (17.9%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wescosville Elementary School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the East Penn School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wescosville Elementary School is $19,327, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the East Penn School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wescosville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wescosville Elementary School 362nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wescosville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Penn School District 152nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wescosville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wescosville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.02 125th 1302 90.4%
2004 87.36 108th 1308 91.7%
2005 81.60 152nd 1299 88.3%
2006 76.09 326th 1545 78.9%
2007 79.77 232nd 1555 85.1%
2008 80.02 209th 1551 86.5%
2009 74.26 363rd 1549 76.6%
2010 58.59 822nd 1579 47.9%
2011 56.65 875th 1597 45.2%
2012 69.58 565th 1599 64.7%
2013 56.93 848th 1519 44.2%
2014 58.59 773rd 1467 47.3%
2015 59.58 716th 1474 51.4%
2016 70.39 500th 1554 67.8%
2017 66.64 584th 1547 62.2%
2018 56.83 797th 1530 47.9%
2019 64.30 630th 1544 59.2%
2021 72.13 406th 1433 71.7%
2022 74.41 406th 1534 73.5%
2023 75.45 362nd 1534 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wescosville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.30 579th 1414 59.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wescosville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.55 272nd 1043 73.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wescosville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.21 40th 432 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wescosville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.52 265th 1236 78.6%
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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.

Wescosville Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 26, 2018

Open Quote Good luck if your child has special education needs. My son was constantly harassed and made to feel inadequate by the teachers and staff of the building. I was told that because other children in the school with his disability were able to do certain things he should be able to do so as well and that he pretty much needed to get a hold of himself. Unbelievably close minded staff and disgusting the way they treated him. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wescosville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 1 37 5 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 406 0 40 7 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 306 0 35 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 294 1 36 4 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1992 307 2 25 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 283 1 38 3 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 275 1 30 6 2 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 337 6 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 337 6 35 10 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 243 3 32 12 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 228 3 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 328 5 45 6 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 413 10 55 3 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 480 12 68 8 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 466 17 60 14 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 466 17 60 14 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 484 16 75 18 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 470 16 78 17 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 520 25 63 33 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2007 452 33 61 25 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 480 36 58 43 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2009 492 27 64 40 1 n/a n/a 0 624
2010 523 36 58 51 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2011 478 37 50 56 1 0 4 0 626
2012 447 31 45 67 0 0 9 0 599
2013 437 29 37 64 0 1 16 0 584
2014 439 30 42 66 0 1 24 0 602
2015 403 28 35 74 0 1 21 0 562
2016 371 22 28 69 2 1 23 0 516
2017 344 29 22 73 1 1 27 0 497
2018 353 26 28 67 1 1 32 0 508
2019 337 25 27 77 2 0 36 0 504
2020 350 27 29 84 1 0 39 0 530
2021 359 24 33 80 1 0 32 0 529
2022 321 24 40 80 1 0 34 0 500
2023 313 26 31 89 2 0 35 0 496

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 Wescosville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 19.7 21.4 n/a
1989 453 23.4 19.3 n/a
1990 343 16.5 20.7 0
1991 335 17.6 19.0 n/a
1992 335 17.2 19.4 n/a
1993 325 13.5 24.1 n/a
1994 314 13.5 23.3 n/a
1995 388 16.3 23.8 n/a
1996 388 16.3 23.8 n/a
1997 290 17.3 16.8 n/a
1998 274 18.0 15.2 n/a
1999 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
2000 481 22.0 21.9 2.7
2001 569 24.0 23.7 3.7
2002 557 33.0 16.9 4.7
2003 557 33.0 16.9 4.7
2004 593 33.0 18.0 4.2
2005 582 31.0 18.8 4.5
2006 643 35.0 18.4 10.4
2007 573 36.0 15.9 11.9
2008 619 39.5 15.7 14.4
2009 624 37.4 16.6 11.9
2010 669 37.8 17.6 15.4
2011 626 37.2 16.8 16
2012 599 37.3 16.0 15.4
2013 584 37.9 15.3 18
2014 602 38.3 15.6 19.8
2015 562 37.0 15.1 21.2
2016 516 36.0 14.3 26.9
2017 497 35.2 14.0 25.4
2018 508 35.2 14.4 27.2
2019 504 33.6 14.9 27.8
2020 530 35.4 14.9 29.6
2021 529 36.8 14.3 28.5
2022 500 39.6 12.6 27.6
2023 496 43.0 11.5 31.3

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 Wescosville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 19.7 21.4 n/a
1989 453 23.4 19.3 n/a
1990 343 16.5 20.7 0
1991 335 17.6 19.0 n/a
1992 335 17.2 19.4 n/a
1993 325 13.5 24.1 n/a
1994 314 13.5 23.3 n/a
1995 388 16.3 23.8 n/a
1996 388 16.3 23.8 n/a
1997 290 17.3 16.8 n/a
1998 274 18.0 15.2 n/a
1999 384 20.0 19.2 n/a
2000 481 22.0 21.9 2.7
2001 569 24.0 23.7 3.7
2002 557 33.0 16.9 4.7
2003 557 33.0 16.9 4.7
2004 593 33.0 18.0 4.2
2005 582 31.0 18.8 4.5
2006 643 35.0 18.4 10.4
2007 573 36.0 15.9 11.9
2008 619 39.5 15.7 14.4
2009 624 37.4 16.6 11.9
2010 669 37.8 17.6 15.4
2011 626 37.2 16.8 16
2012 599 37.3 16.0 15.4
2013 584 37.9 15.3 18
2014 602 38.3 15.6 19.8
2015 562 37.0 15.1 21.2
2016 516 36.0 14.3 26.9
2017 497 35.2 14.0 25.4
2018 508 35.2 14.4 27.2
2019 504 33.6 14.9 27.8
2020 530 35.4 14.9 29.6
2021 529 36.8 14.3 28.5
2022 500 39.6 12.6 27.6
2023 496 43.0 11.5 31.3

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 Wescosville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $621 (4.1%) $14,401 (95.9%) $15,022
2020 $570 (3.9%) $14,091 (96.1%) $14,662
2021 $576 (3.8%) $14,630 (96.2%) $15,205
2022 $1,270 (6.6%) $18,057 (93.4%) $19,327

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wescosville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 630th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wescosville Elementary School)65.164.6
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wescosville Elementary School)72.168.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wescosville Elementary School)41.554.6
 13.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wescosville Elementary School)84.680.6
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wescosville Elementary School)72.462.4
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wescosville Elementary School)45.363.8
 18.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wescosville Elementary School)74.677.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wescosville Elementary School)51.861.2
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wescosville Elementary School)84.680.6
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wescosville Elementary School)7370
 3%
   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 Students504496
 1.6%
African American2526
 4%
American Indian22
Asian2731
 14.8%
Hispanic7789
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White337313
 7.1%
Two or More Races3635
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%31.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wescosville Elementary School

Wescosville Elementary School ranks 362nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Wescosville Elementary School.

Students at Wescosville Elementary School are 63% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

Students who attend Wescosville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lower Macungie Middle School
High : Emmaus 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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