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#2231 of 2,846 schools in PA

West Crawford EL Sch

Elementary School · Connellsville Area Sd · Connellsville, PA

A Connellsville Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

215 Falls Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425

  • Math 20% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$17,814
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at West Crawford EL Sch score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Crawford 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Connellsville), 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

$53,859

Median home value

$129,000

Median rent

$697/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunbar Twp EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–50.6 mi570Compare →
Conn Area Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–62.2 mi144Compare →
Bullskin EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–54.3 mi439Compare →
Springfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–5Not available309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Connellsville Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$17,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Crawford EL Sch is listed in Connellsville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Crawford EL Sch

West Crawford EL Sch is a public elementary school in Connellsville, PA, part of Connellsville Area Sd, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,231 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Crawford EL Sch

What grades does West Crawford EL Sch serve?

West Crawford EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend West Crawford EL Sch?

West Crawford EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Crawford EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at West Crawford EL Sch is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Crawford EL Sch rank in PA?

West Crawford EL Sch ranks #2,231 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is West Crawford EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

West Crawford EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 West Crawford EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Crawford EL Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Crawford EL Sch a charter school?

No, West Crawford EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Crawford EL Sch a Title I school?

No, West Crawford EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Crawford EL Sch?

100.0% of students at West Crawford 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
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 15425)
17,752
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
45
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 15425; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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