Excellent
#68 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Wasson Avenue EL Sch
Elementary School · Dubois Area Sd · Dubois, PA
A Dubois Area Sd elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Wasson Ave, Dubois, PA 15801
- Math 69% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wasson Avenue EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wasson Avenue 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dubois), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,380
Median home value
$170,200
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Dubois Area Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Dubois Area Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| C G Johnson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | Not available | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dubois Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wasson Avenue EL Sch is listed in DuBois Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wasson Avenue EL Sch
Wasson Avenue EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dubois, PA, part of Dubois Area Sd, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wasson Avenue EL Sch
What grades does Wasson Avenue EL Sch serve?
Wasson Avenue EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Wasson Avenue EL Sch?
Wasson Avenue EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue EL Sch is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wasson Avenue EL Sch rank in PA?
Wasson Avenue EL Sch ranks #68 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wasson Avenue EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wasson Avenue EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Wasson Avenue EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wasson Avenue EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wasson Avenue EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wasson Avenue EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wasson Avenue EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wasson Avenue EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wasson Avenue EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Wasson Avenue 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clearfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (814) 371-6171
- Area population (ZIP 15801)
- 20,251
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 15801; 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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