West Greene Elementary Center

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West Greene Elementary Center ranks 521 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Greene Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, serving 362 students in grades K-6 as part of the West Greene School District.

West Greene Elementary Center stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate was 56.8%, compared to the district's 41.5% and the state's 39.3%. Similarly, the school's PSSA ELA proficiency rate was 59.2%, compared to the district's 55.4% and the state's 53.8%. The school's PSSA Science proficiency rate was an impressive 91.5%, significantly higher than the district's 71% and the state's 65.6%. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.34%) compared to the surrounding schools, this trend is common in the region.

Interestingly, West Greene Elementary Center's performance, while still above average, is not as exceptional as some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Trinity South Elementary School and Bobtown Elementary School. However, the school's strong performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is noteworthy, as it suggests the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of this subgroup. The school's relatively higher spending per student, ranging from $15,970 to $21,639 over the past four school years, and lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 10.6 over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public K-6

1350 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370

(724) 499-5183

District: West Greene School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
521^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,639

Students who attend West Greene Elementary Center usually attend:

High:

West Greene Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.3%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Greene Elementary Center ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.3%), Hispanic (0.6%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Greene Elementary Center is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare West Greene Elementary Center employs 35.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Greene Elementary Center is $21,639.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Greene Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks West Greene Elementary Center 521^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Greene Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

West Greene School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Greene School District 384^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Greene Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at West Greene Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	49.94	917^th	1530	40.1%
2019	49.70	932^nd	1544	39.6%
2021	59.02	660^th	1433	53.9%
2022	52.37	853^rd	1534	44.4%
2023	68.90	521^st	1534	66.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Greene Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.51	267^th	1414	81.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Greene Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.46	669^th	1043	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at West Greene Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.71	576^th	1236	53.4%

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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 West Greene Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	347	1	1	2	0	0	351
2017	357	1	0	1	0	1	360
2018	360	0	0	4	0	0	364
2019	341	0	0	1	0	0	342
2020	337	1	0	1	1	0	340
2021	330	0	0	1	1	0	332
2022	335	0	0	1	1	2	339
2023	356	1	1	2	0	2	362

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 Greene Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	351	34.0	10.3	45.9
2017	360	35.1	10.2	46.4
2018	364	34.6	10.5	45.6
2019	342	35.1	9.7	49.7
2020	340	31.0	10.9	54.1
2021	332	32.0	10.3	46.1
2022	339	31.8	10.6	37.8
2023	362	35.1	10.3	59.4

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 West Greene Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	351	34.0	10.3	45.9
2017	360	35.1	10.2	46.4
2018	364	34.6	10.5	45.6
2019	342	35.1	9.7	49.7
2020	340	31.0	10.9	54.1
2021	332	32.0	10.3	46.1
2022	339	31.8	10.6	37.8
2023	362	35.1	10.3	59.4

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 West Greene Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$935 (4.8%)	$18,603 (95.2%)	$19,538
2020	$1,116 (5.2%)	$20,440 (94.8%)	$21,556
2021	$1,046 (6.5%)	$14,924 (93.5%)	$15,970
2022	$1,637 (7.6%)	$20,001 (92.4%)	$21,639

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Greene Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 932^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 521^st of 1534 Elementary schools	26.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Greene Elementary Center)	69.8	74	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Greene Elementary Center)	69.7	66	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Greene Elementary Center)	51.2	69.4	18.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Greene Elementary Center)	95.1	91.5	3.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Greene Elementary Center)	63.4	66.7	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Greene Elementary Center)	33.3	36.7	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Greene Elementary Center)	42.6	50.1	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (West Greene Elementary Center)	28	50	22%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Greene Elementary Center)	49	56	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (West Greene Elementary Center)	44.5	56.8	12.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (West Greene Elementary Center)	95.1	91.5	3.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Greene Elementary Center)	55.5	59.2	3.7%
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	342	362	5.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	356	4.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	59.4%	9.7%

Schools Near West Greene 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
West Greene Elementary Center	Public	K-6	1350 Hargus Creek Rd	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	West Greene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 499-5183	362	35	10.3	59.4%	356 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	68.9	521^st of 1534 public elementary schools	66.0%		52.4	853^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.4%	332	74.0	69.4	36.7	50.0	56.8	91.5	91.5	66.0	66.7	50.1	56.0	59.2	$21,639	$1,637	$20,001
Waynesburg Central Elementary School	Public	K-6	90 Zimmerman Dr	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	Central Greene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 627-3081	765	56	13.7	0.7%	725 (94.8%)	7 (0.9%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.6%)	52.2	840^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.2%		40.6	1020^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.5%	180	46.9	53.1	37.0	38.4	44.0	79.8	79.8	48.4	50.0	43.3	60.2	50.6	$17,037	$1,157	$15,880
Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1363 Jefferson Rd	Jefferson	15344	Greene County	Jefferson-Morgan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 883-2310	417	34	12.4	54.4%	401 (96.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	42.8	977^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.3%		43.7	985^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.8%	8	56.9	57.5	23.0	30.0	39.6	80.0	80.0	58.8	37.5	37.7	38.3	42.9	$18,466	$1,306	$17,160
Carmichaels Area Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	225 N Vine St	Carmichaels	15320	Greene County	Carmichaels Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 966-5045	444	37	12.0	60.6%	425 (95.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	27.5	1148^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.2%		43.3	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%	157	36.2	21.2	27.5		28.0	63.7	63.7	29.3	34.9	50.7		38.9	$18,532	$4,273	$14,259
Bethlehem-Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	194 Crawford Rd	Fredericktown	15333	Washington County	Bethlehem-Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 267-4910	435	30	14.6	49.0%	401 (92.2%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	52.9	828^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.0%		43.8	983^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	35.9%	155	59.8	43.5	40.6		48.4	72.5	72.5	52.9	50.0	55.5		52.8	$12,500	$1,687	$10,813
Bobtown Elementary School	Public	K-6	304 Grant St	Bobtown	15315	Greene County	Southeastern Greene School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 839-7241	323	26	12.4	100.0%	316 (97.8%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81.3	255^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.4%		75.2	383^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	128	83.4	79.1	72.1	48.9	71.1	90.5	90.5	64.6	79.1	69.7	54.7	67.0	$20,435	$4,354	$16,081
Trinity South Elementary School	Public	K-5	2500 S Main Street Ext	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 225-7490	255	28	9.2	40.8%	246 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	80.9	264^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.8%		83.1	235^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%	29	79.0	61.9	84.9		72.4	88.9	88.9	73.7	65.0	66.6		67.9	$16,584	$675	$15,910
Joe Walker Elementary School	Public	K-5	2510 Park Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-3061	199	16	12.0	47.7%	185 (93.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	70.5	480^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.7%		71.6	469^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%	11	91.3	56.0	30.8		54.0	88.0	88.0	91.3	60.0	66.6		71.2	$18,956	$1,476	$17,480
Claysville Elementary School	Public	K-5	119 Main St	Claysville	15323	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 663-7772	501	40	12.3	49.7%	480 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	60.2	699^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.4%		61.1	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%	36	65.5	33.7	45.2		48.6	82.0	82.0	63.2	56.6	56.2		58.8	$16,534	$778	$15,757

Frequently Asked Questions about West Greene Elementary Center

What schools do graduates of West Greene Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend West Greene Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : West Greene Junior/Senior High School

Is West Greene Elementary Center a good school?

West Greene Elementary Center ranks 521^st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Greene Elementary Center in?

West Greene School District

What is the racial makeup of West Greene Elementary Center?

Students at West Greene Elementary Center are 98% White.

How many students attend West Greene Elementary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended West Greene Elementary Center.

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