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Whitfield Elementary School

Summary:

Whitfield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 576 students. The school is part of the Wilson School District, which is ranked 237 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitfield Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in recent years, with a ranking of 600 out of 1,526 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in science, where the school's proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state. Additionally, the school performs particularly well in serving its Hispanic and disabled student populations, with these subgroups ranking in the top 25% and top 25-50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to the other Wilson School District elementary schools, Whitfield Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in PSSA test scores, particularly in science. The school also has a higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Overall, Whitfield Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within the Wilson School District, with a consistent academic record, effective resource allocation, and a focus on serving the needs of diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2700 Van Reed Rd
       West Lawn, PA  19609

(610) 670-0180

District: Wilson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
600th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,450 Help


Students who attend Whitfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wilson West Middle School
High:    Wilson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitfield Elementary School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wilson School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Whitfield Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wilson School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitfield Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Wilson School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitfield Elementary School is $14,450, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Wilson School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield Elementary School 600th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Whitfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wilson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson School District 237th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.66 116th 1302 91.1%
2004 68.12 470th 1308 64.1%
2005 71.89 366th 1299 71.8%
2006 67.00 537th 1545 65.2%
2007 73.58 407th 1555 73.8%
2008 66.35 584th 1551 62.3%
2009 70.06 460th 1549 70.3%
2010 69.86 503rd 1579 68.1%
2011 72.52 421st 1597 73.6%
2012 77.09 310th 1599 80.6%
2013 78.62 276th 1519 81.8%
2014 80.15 217th 1467 85.2%
2016 77.98 320th 1554 79.4%
2017 74.76 394th 1547 74.5%
2018 63.86 653rd 1530 57.3%
2019 63.84 637th 1544 58.7%
2021 59.32 654th 1433 54.4%
2022 54.99 797th 1534 48.0%
2023 56.20 772nd 1534 49.7%
2024 64.52 600th 1526 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.31 710th 1414 49.8%
2024 61.95 552nd 1432 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.81 552nd 1488 62.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.48 375th 1043 64.0%
2024 70.44 239th 1084 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.13 652nd 1495 56.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.78 103rd 432 76.2%
2024 66.38 128th 454 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at Whitfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.52 662nd 1236 46.4%
2024 61.42 478th 1229 61.1%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Whitfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 3 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1989 545 5 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 570 6 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1991 549 5 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 559 2 23 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1993 582 7 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1994 625 8 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1995 563 7 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 563 7 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 582 14 13 17 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 596 16 20 14 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1999 584 7 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 561 6 21 17 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 552 12 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2002 544 25 16 31 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 544 25 16 31 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 536 26 18 32 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 538 41 22 55 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2006 534 43 20 56 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2007 466 44 20 54 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 482 46 21 65 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 486 53 20 60 1 n/a n/a 5 625
2010 501 62 19 61 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2011 439 47 16 64 1 0 5 0 572
2012 452 51 20 69 1 0 11 0 604
2013 399 27 15 57 1 0 8 0 507
2014 376 28 15 56 2 0 12 0 489
2015 356 18 12 57 3 0 17 0 463
2016 349 18 11 76 3 0 25 0 482
2017 370 23 14 97 7 0 33 0 544
2018 373 28 13 103 6 0 37 0 560
2019 370 22 14 123 5 0 34 0 568
2020 374 34 13 138 4 0 29 0 592
2021 360 36 11 143 5 0 32 0 587
2022 373 30 19 144 7 1 38 0 612
2023 361 26 19 139 3 1 27 0 576

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 Whitfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 31.9 17.3 n/a
1989 563 30.9 18.2 n/a
1990 592 32.3 18.3 0
1991 579 31.4 18.4 n/a
1992 585 34.9 16.7 n/a
1993 613 28.5 21.5 n/a
1994 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1995 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1996 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1997 627 33.5 18.7 n/a
1998 647 31.0 20.9 n/a
1999 628 31.0 20.3 n/a
2000 606 31.0 19.5 7.9
2001 606 36.0 16.8 10.2
2002 616 35.5 17.4 9.6
2003 616 35.5 17.4 9.6
2004 613 34.5 17.8 11.6
2005 656 33.5 19.6 9
2006 655 36.5 17.9 14.4
2007 587 34.0 17.3 17.5
2008 615 39.5 15.6 17.1
2009 625 40.2 15.5 18.5
2010 643 42.7 15.0 21
2011 572 36.7 15.5 24
2012 604 36.3 16.6 24.8
2013 507 37.8 13.3 23.3
2014 489 38.8 12.5 27.2
2015 463 39.0 11.8 28.1
2016 482 40.0 12.0 27
2017 544 43.4 12.5 28.7
2018 560 43.4 12.8 32
2019 568 46.0 12.3 37
2020 592 46.0 12.8 35.1
2021 587 49.0 11.9 35.9
2022 612 48.5 12.6 35.5
2023 576 49.0 11.7 32.5

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 Whitfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 31.9 17.3 n/a
1989 563 30.9 18.2 n/a
1990 592 32.3 18.3 0
1991 579 31.4 18.4 n/a
1992 585 34.9 16.7 n/a
1993 613 28.5 21.5 n/a
1994 658 34.0 19.4 n/a
1995 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1996 598 31.0 19.3 n/a
1997 627 33.5 18.7 n/a
1998 647 31.0 20.9 n/a
1999 628 31.0 20.3 n/a
2000 606 31.0 19.5 7.9
2001 606 36.0 16.8 10.2
2002 616 35.5 17.4 9.6
2003 616 35.5 17.4 9.6
2004 613 34.5 17.8 11.6
2005 656 33.5 19.6 9
2006 655 36.5 17.9 14.4
2007 587 34.0 17.3 17.5
2008 615 39.5 15.6 17.1
2009 625 40.2 15.5 18.5
2010 643 42.7 15.0 21
2011 572 36.7 15.5 24
2012 604 36.3 16.6 24.8
2013 507 37.8 13.3 23.3
2014 489 38.8 12.5 27.2
2015 463 39.0 11.8 28.1
2016 482 40.0 12.0 27
2017 544 43.4 12.5 28.7
2018 560 43.4 12.8 32
2019 568 46.0 12.3 37
2020 592 46.0 12.8 35.1
2021 587 49.0 11.9 35.9
2022 612 48.5 12.6 35.5
2023 576 49.0 11.7 32.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (3.8%) $13,181 (96.2%) $13,696
2020 $482 (3.6%) $13,033 (96.4%) $13,516
2021 $686 (4.9%) $13,444 (95.2%) $14,129
2022 $1,234 (8.5%) $13,216 (91.5%) $14,450

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitfield 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 637th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 772nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Whitfield Elementary School)63.354.6
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield Elementary School)67.761.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Whitfield Elementary School)51.843.5
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Whitfield Elementary School)83.278.2
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield Elementary School)65.139.1
 26%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Whitfield Elementary School)5351.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield Elementary School)7060.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Whitfield Elementary School)5649.6
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Whitfield Elementary School)83.278.2
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitfield Elementary School)67.853.4
 14.4%
   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 Students568576
 1.4%
African American2226
 18.2%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic123139
 13%
Pacific Islander01
White370361
 2.4%
Two or More Races3427
 20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%32.5%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitfield Elementary School

Students at Whitfield Elementary School are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Whitfield Elementary School.

Whitfield Elementary School ranks 600th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Wilson West Middle School
High : Wilson High School


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