Very Good
#1001 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Weigelstown EL Sch
Elementary School · Dover Area Sd · Dover, PA
A Dover Area Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3205 Carlisle Rd, Dover, PA 17315
- Math 57% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weigelstown EL Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Weigelstown 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,058
Median home value
$222,400
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leib EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Dover Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Trimmer EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 2–5 | 1.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Wallace EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–1 | 1.9 mi | 439 | 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.
Dover Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weigelstown EL Sch is listed in Dover Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weigelstown EL Sch
Weigelstown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dover, PA, part of Dover Area Sd, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weigelstown EL Sch
What grades does Weigelstown EL Sch serve?
Weigelstown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Weigelstown EL Sch?
Weigelstown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weigelstown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Weigelstown EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weigelstown EL Sch rank in PA?
Weigelstown EL Sch ranks #1,001 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Weigelstown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Weigelstown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Weigelstown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weigelstown EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Weigelstown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Weigelstown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weigelstown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Weigelstown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weigelstown EL Sch?
96.0% of students at Weigelstown 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
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (717) 292-8072
- Area population (ZIP 17315)
- 26,434
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 17315; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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