Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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Wattsburg Area Elementary Center ranks 546 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wattsburg Area Elementary Center is a public elementary school serving 455 students in grades K-4 in the rural Wattsburg Area School District in Erie, Pennsylvania. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, even with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wattsburg Area Elementary Center's academic performance is impressive, with 58% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and an impressive 87.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, significantly higher than the state average of 65.6%. The school's PSSA English Language Arts scores are also strong, with 59.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.8%. This consistent academic performance suggests the school has effective teaching practices and curriculum in place to support student learning.

When compared to nearby schools, Wattsburg Area Elementary Center stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in comparison to lower-performing schools in the Erie City School District, such as Lincoln Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. In contrast, schools in the higher-performing Harbor Creek School District, such as Rolling Ridge Elementary School and Clark Elementary School, have academic performance that is comparable to or even exceeds that of Wattsburg Area Elementary Center.

Detail:

Public K-4

10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509-6422

(814) 824-3400

District: Wattsburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
546^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,051

Students who attend Wattsburg Area Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:	Wattsburg Area Middle School
High:	Seneca High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.0%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wattsburg Area Elementary Center ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (2%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Wattsburg Area Elementary Center employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center is $20,051.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wattsburg Area Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Wattsburg Area Elementary Center 546^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wattsburg Area Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Wattsburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wattsburg Area School District 140^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	43.76	1081^st	1545	30.0%
2007	31.40	1244^th	1555	20.0%
2008	21.32	1340^th	1551	13.6%
2009	42.40	1117^th	1549	27.9%
2010	55.62	895^th	1579	43.3%
2011	46.19	1095^th	1597	31.4%
2012	51.35	1031^st	1599	35.5%
2013	68.53	551^st	1519	63.7%
2014	66.91	570^th	1467	61.1%
2015	59.96	701^st	1474	52.4%
2016	65.65	622^nd	1554	60.0%
2017	55.60	826^th	1547	46.6%
2018	53.04	859^th	1530	43.9%
2019	70.15	503^rd	1544	67.4%
2021	53.39	766^th	1433	46.5%
2022	62.72	631^st	1534	58.9%
2023	67.52	546^th	1534	64.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.49	468^th	1414	66.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.43	580^th	1043	44.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.91	588^th	1236	52.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	592	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1999	605	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2000	605	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2001	572	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2002	620	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2003	620	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
2004	612	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
2005	586	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2006	563	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2007	561	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
2008	531	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	541
2009	552	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	561
2010	553	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	566
2011	517	3	1	4	1	0	17	0	543
2012	513	3	1	3	1	0	14	0	535
2013	481	4	0	9	0	0	15	0	509
2014	459	6	0	11	0	0	19	0	495
2015	466	4	0	17	1	0	20	0	508
2016	455	3	0	19	1	0	17	0	495
2017	467	2	0	13	1	0	20	0	503
2018	460	1	0	13	0	0	19	0	493
2019	454	0	0	14	0	0	12	0	480
2020	449	2	0	14	0	0	7	0	472
2021	457	1	1	11	0	0	6	0	476
2022	455	1	1	9	0	0	5	0	471
2023	436	2	0	9	4	0	4	0	455

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 Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	598	28.5	21.0	n/a
1999	608	28.5	21.3	n/a
2000	611	28.5	21.4	28.5
2001	579	31.0	18.7	26.8
2002	623	30.8	20.2	26.5
2003	623	30.8	20.2	26.5
2004	615	30.8	20.0	28.5
2005	589	32.8	18.0	28
2006	572	31.8	18.0	29
2007	568	32.8	17.3	34.3
2008	541	37.1	14.6	32.2
2009	561	38.2	14.7	32.9
2010	566	41.5	13.6	40.4
2011	543	38.6	14.0	39.6
2012	535	35.6	15.0	37
2013	509	35.5	14.3	34.2
2014	495	36.5	13.5	32.7
2015	508	35.0	14.5	34.3
2016	495	36.0	13.7	36.4
2017	503	37.4	13.4	44.1
2018	493	35.4	13.8	45.8
2019	480	36.4	13.1	44.2
2020	472	36.4	12.9	43.6
2021	476	37.4	12.7	31.3
2022	471	35.4	13.2	41.4
2023	455	35.4	12.8	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 Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	598	28.5	21.0	n/a
1999	608	28.5	21.3	n/a
2000	611	28.5	21.4	28.5
2001	579	31.0	18.7	26.8
2002	623	30.8	20.2	26.5
2003	623	30.8	20.2	26.5
2004	615	30.8	20.0	28.5
2005	589	32.8	18.0	28
2006	572	31.8	18.0	29
2007	568	32.8	17.3	34.3
2008	541	37.1	14.6	32.2
2009	561	38.2	14.7	32.9
2010	566	41.5	13.6	40.4
2011	543	38.6	14.0	39.6
2012	535	35.6	15.0	37
2013	509	35.5	14.3	34.2
2014	495	36.5	13.5	32.7
2015	508	35.0	14.5	34.3
2016	495	36.0	13.7	36.4
2017	503	37.4	13.4	44.1
2018	493	35.4	13.8	45.8
2019	480	36.4	13.1	44.2
2020	472	36.4	12.9	43.6
2021	476	37.4	12.7	31.3
2022	471	35.4	13.2	41.4
2023	455	35.4	12.8	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$564 (3.1%)	$17,730 (96.9%)	$18,294
2020	$1,441 (8.5%)	$15,448 (91.5%)	$16,889
2021	$1,923 (12.1%)	$14,004 (87.9%)	$15,928
2022	$1,510 (7.5%)	$18,541 (92.5%)	$20,051

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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 503^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 546^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	68.1	63.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	64.8	56.9	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	56.8	52.6	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	95.1	87.4	7.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	74.6	61.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	62.1	58	4.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	95.1	87.4	7.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wattsburg Area Elementary Center)	70	59.2	10.8%
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	480	455	5.2%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	454	436	4%
Two or More Races	12	4	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	100%	55.8%

Schools Near Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Wattsburg Area Elementary Center	Public	K-4	10780 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 824-3400	455	35	12.8	100.0%	436 (95.8%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	67.5	546^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.4%		62.7	631^st of 1534 public elementary schools	58.9%	85	63.9	52.6			58.0	87.4	87.4	56.9	61.3			59.2	$20,051	$1,510	$18,541
Clark Elementary School	Public	K-6	3650 Depot Rd	Erie	16510	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 897-2100	292	20	14.3	36.3%	276 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	90.5	84^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.5%		87.7	141^st of 1534 public elementary schools	90.8%	57	86.9	76.3	72.9	87.1	80.9	92.1	92.1	76.3	71.0	81.0	84.7	78.3	$14,246	$902	$13,344
Belle Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5300 Henderson Rd	Erie	16509	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 835-5600	610	39	15.4	48.4%	426 (69.8%)	23 (3.8%)	17 (2.8%)	92 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.2%)	73.4	423^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.4%		73.7	418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%	5	74.3	62.2	56.8		63.7	73.4	73.4	75.7	66.3	60.9		67.0	$15,084	$1,900	$13,183
Rolling Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-6	3700 Ridge Pkwy	Erie	16510	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 897-2100	474	34	13.9	40.5%	411 (86.7%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (3.8%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	86.2	170^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.9%		89.8	99^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.5%	71	84.4	73.9	77.0	53.7	71.0	88.4	88.4	76.6	73.9	80.4	68.3	74.3	$13,389	$599	$12,790
JoAnna Connell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 E 38th St	Erie	16510	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6785	558	44	12.8	100.0%	240 (43.0%)	127 (22.8%)	33 (5.9%)	37 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	120 (21.5%)	20.7	1216^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.7%		24.9	1164^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.1%	52	25.8	24.1	29.9		26.6	56.6	56.6	33.7	34.9	30.2		33.0	$10,805	$3,346	$7,460
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-5	323 Cherry Street	Waterford	16441	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 796-4833	356	29	12.2	64.3%	336 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	82.3	236^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.6%		73.3	423^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.4%	187	65.5	77.8	65.5		69.9	87.3	87.3	77.6	65.1	74.6		72.2	$15,365	$1,239	$14,126
Robison Elementary School	Public	K-5	1651 Robison Road West	Erie	16509	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 796-3742	381	30	12.6	39.9%	349 (91.6%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	87.7	140^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.9%		89.2	108^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.0%	32	76.3	69.4	83.7		77.0	92.0	92.0	76.3	69.8	82.4		76.5	$14,817	$1,104	$13,713
Diehl School	Public	PK, KG-5	2327 Fairmont Pkwy	Erie	16510	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6585	474	39	12.1	99.4%	115 (24.3%)	185 (39.0%)	44 (9.3%)	43 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (17.9%)	4.4	1497^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.4%		5.5	1457^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.0%	40	10.4	8.5	7.7		9.0	27.1	27.1	14.3	10.2	15.3		13.4	$9,421	$3,197	$6,224
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	831 E 31st St	Erie	16504	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6685	370	32	11.5	100.0%	140 (37.8%)	108 (29.2%)	11 (3.0%)	34 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	76 (20.5%)	14.6	1281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	16.5%		12	1311^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.5%	30	27.9	20.4	26.3		25.0	47.2	47.2	31.1	20.4	22.8		25.0	$10,233	$3,451	$6,782
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 East 38th St	Erie	16504	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6650	401	38	10.6	100.0%	146 (36.4%)	130 (32.4%)	21 (5.2%)	21 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (20.7%)	5.8	1451^st of 1534 public elementary schools	5.4%		10.8	1329^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.4%	122	17.0	18.0	5.5		13.3	32.0	32.0	9.4	16.0	12.7		12.7	$10,662	$3,286	$7,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Wattsburg Area Elementary Center

What schools do graduates of Wattsburg Area Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend Wattsburg Area Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wattsburg Area Middle School
High : Seneca High School

Is Wattsburg Area Elementary Center a good school?

Wattsburg Area Elementary Center ranks 546^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wattsburg Area Elementary Center?

Students at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center are 96% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Wattsburg Area Elementary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Wattsburg Area Elementary Center.

What district is Wattsburg Area Elementary Center in?

Wattsburg Area School District

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