Very Good
#1084 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch
Elementary School · Wallenpaupack Area Sd · Newfoundland, PA
A Wallenpaupack Area Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
989 Main St, Newfoundland, PA 18445
- Math 47% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wallenpaupack South EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wallenpaupack South EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,625
Median home value
$244,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Wallenpaupack Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallenpaupack North Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 3–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Wallenpaupack North Prim SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–2 | Not available | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wallenpaupack Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch is listed in Wallenpaupack Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallenpaupack South EL Sch
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch is a public elementary school in Newfoundland, PA, part of Wallenpaupack Area Sd, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallenpaupack South EL Sch
What grades does Wallenpaupack South EL Sch serve?
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wallenpaupack South EL Sch?
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack South EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack South EL Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallenpaupack South EL Sch rank in PA?
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch ranks #1,084 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wallenpaupack South EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallenpaupack South EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wallenpaupack South EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallenpaupack South EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wallenpaupack South EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wallenpaupack South EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallenpaupack South EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wallenpaupack South EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallenpaupack South EL Sch?
98.9% of students at Wallenpaupack South EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (570) 676-3335
- Area population (ZIP 18445)
- 2,488
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18445; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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