Weatherly Area Elementary School

Summary:

Weatherly Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 308 students in grades PK-5 in the Weatherly Area School District located in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, particularly in science, where 85% of students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 76.8% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

Weatherly Area Elementary School's performance is especially strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 377 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 161 out of 1,043 for disabled students. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 428 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 746 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 3. Compared to nearby schools in the Hazleton Area School District, Weatherly Area Elementary School significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels.

Despite the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, it has been able to effectively support these students, as evidenced by their strong performance. The school's higher per-student spending of $13,155 in 2021-2022, compared to $10,096 to $11,409 for the nearby Hazleton Area School District schools, may contribute to its academic success. However, the declining performance over the years is a concern that warrants further investigation and intervention to maintain the school's high standards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 602 6th St
       Weatherly, PA  18255-1520


(570) 427-8687

District: Weatherly Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
746th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,155 Help


Students who attend Weatherly Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Weatherly Area Middle School
High:    Weatherly Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weatherly Area Elementary School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weatherly Area Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weatherly Area Elementary School is $13,155.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weatherly Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area Elementary School 746th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Weatherly Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Weatherly Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Area School District 364th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weatherly Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.21 623rd 1302 52.2%
2004 65.42 519th 1308 60.3%
2005 80.03 195th 1299 85.0%
2006 61.70 677th 1545 56.2%
2007 74.29 388th 1555 75.0%
2008 72.78 407th 1551 73.8%
2009 75.67 324th 1549 79.1%
2010 71.72 454th 1579 71.2%
2011 73.90 378th 1597 76.3%
2012 73.31 440th 1599 72.5%
2013 71.43 459th 1519 69.8%
2014 72.42 435th 1467 70.3%
2015 73.69 393rd 1474 73.3%
2016 67.13 590th 1554 62.0%
2017 58.09 773rd 1547 50.0%
2018 61.54 691st 1530 54.8%
2019 73.77 428th 1544 72.3%
2021 35.26 1022nd 1433 28.7%
2022 56.10 767th 1534 50.0%
2023 63.53 627th 1534 59.1%
2024 57.79 746th 1526 51.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.93 260th 1414 81.6%
2024 70.73 377th 1432 73.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.99 854th 1488 42.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.03 161st 1043 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.43 525th 1495 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Weatherly Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.79 624th 1236 49.5%
2024 41.76 793rd 1229 35.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Weatherly Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 374 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1990 399 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 403 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 440 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 447 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 445 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 454 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 454 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 426 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 422 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 396 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 372 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 314 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 317 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 317 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 303 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 325 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 319 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 294 5 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 282 5 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2009 294 5 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 275 4 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 255 3 1 6 3 0 0 0 268
2012 251 4 1 9 2 0 1 0 268
2013 247 2 2 10 1 0 2 0 264
2014 251 2 3 13 1 0 2 0 272
2015 240 1 3 14 0 1 6 0 265
2016 236 0 2 15 0 1 5 0 259
2017 230 0 2 21 1 2 5 0 261
2018 251 3 1 14 0 1 4 0 274
2019 303 2 2 13 0 0 3 0 323
2020 286 3 0 16 0 0 10 0 315
2021 262 4 0 13 0 0 8 0 287
2022 278 5 0 21 0 0 15 0 319
2023 265 4 0 23 0 0 16 0 308
2024 279 5 1 18 0 0 8 0 311

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 Weatherly Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 14.0 23.9 n/a
1989 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
1990 401 21.0 19.0 0
1991 415 19.0 21.8 n/a
1992 450 22.0 20.4 n/a
1993 460 21.0 21.9 n/a
1994 453 22.0 20.6 n/a
1995 458 18.0 25.4 n/a
1996 458 18.0 25.4 n/a
1997 432 18.0 24.0 n/a
1998 427 18.0 23.7 n/a
1999 400 18.0 22.2 n/a
2000 376 16.5 22.8 0
2001 321 16.5 19.5 0
2002 321 18.8 17.1 0
2003 321 18.8 17.1 0
2004 309 19.6 15.8 0
2005 333 21.5 15.5 0
2006 332 21.6 15.4 0
2007 310 22.4 13.8 0
2008 297 24.9 11.9 n/a
2009 313 25.6 12.2 n/a
2010 292 27.1 10.7 45.9
2011 268 26.8 9.9 47.8
2012 268 25.8 10.3 44.4
2013 264 25.8 10.2 43.9
2014 272 23.9 11.3 47.4
2015 265 23.0 11.5 48.7
2016 259 22.0 11.7 50.6
2017 261 23.1 11.2 n/a
2018 274 23.0 11.8 n/a
2019 323 21.6 14.9 60.1
2020 315 21.9 14.3 n/a
2021 287 21.9 13.1 57.5
2022 319 21.9 14.5 53.3
2023 308 21.0 14.6 53.9
2024 311 19.7 15.7 62.4

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 Weatherly Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 14.0 23.9 n/a
1989 374 20.0 18.7 n/a
1990 401 21.0 19.0 0
1991 415 19.0 21.8 n/a
1992 450 22.0 20.4 n/a
1993 460 21.0 21.9 n/a
1994 453 22.0 20.6 n/a
1995 458 18.0 25.4 n/a
1996 458 18.0 25.4 n/a
1997 432 18.0 24.0 n/a
1998 427 18.0 23.7 n/a
1999 400 18.0 22.2 n/a
2000 376 16.5 22.8 0
2001 321 16.5 19.5 0
2002 321 18.8 17.1 0
2003 321 18.8 17.1 0
2004 309 19.6 15.8 0
2005 333 21.5 15.5 0
2006 332 21.6 15.4 0
2007 310 22.4 13.8 0
2008 297 24.9 11.9 n/a
2009 313 25.6 12.2 n/a
2010 292 27.1 10.7 45.9
2011 268 26.8 9.9 47.8
2012 268 25.8 10.3 44.4
2013 264 25.8 10.2 43.9
2014 272 23.9 11.3 47.4
2015 265 23.0 11.5 48.7
2016 259 22.0 11.7 50.6
2017 261 23.1 11.2 n/a
2018 274 23.0 11.8 n/a
2019 323 21.6 14.9 60.1
2020 315 21.9 14.3 n/a
2021 287 21.9 13.1 57.5
2022 319 21.9 14.5 53.3
2023 308 21.0 14.6 53.9
2024 311 19.7 15.7 62.4

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 Weatherly Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $691 (4.6%) $14,372 (95.4%) $15,063
2020 $767 (5.7%) $12,786 (94.3%) $13,553
2021 $1,035 (7.5%) $12,751 (92.5%) $13,786
2022 $973 (7.4%) $12,182 (92.6%) $13,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weatherly Area 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 428th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 627th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Weatherly Area Elementary School)10063.2
 36.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Elementary School)73.568.5
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Weatherly Area Elementary School)73.850.8
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Weatherly Area Elementary School)88.191.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Elementary School)66.668.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Weatherly Area Elementary School)48.940
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Elementary School)68.931.1
 37.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Weatherly Area Elementary School)71.950.7
 21.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Weatherly Area Elementary School)88.191.8
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Weatherly Area Elementary School)69.557
 12.5%
   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 Students323308
 4.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White303265
 12.5%
Two or More Races316
 433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%53.9%
 6.2%


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Students who attend Weatherly Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Weatherly Area Middle School
High : Weatherly Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Weatherly Area Elementary School.

Weatherly Area Elementary School ranks 746th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Weatherly Area Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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