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#1612 of 2,846 schools in PA
West Forest EL Sch
Elementary School · Forest Area Sd · Tionesta, PA
A Forest Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
22318 Route 62 Box 15, Tionesta, PA 16353
- Math 36% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Forest EL Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Forest 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,674
Median home value
$125,400
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Forest Area SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Forest EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 64 | 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.
Forest Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $33,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Forest EL Sch is listed in Forest Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Forest EL Sch
West Forest EL Sch is a public elementary school in Tionesta, PA, part of Forest Area Sd, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Forest EL Sch
What grades does West Forest EL Sch serve?
West Forest EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend West Forest EL Sch?
West Forest EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forest EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forest EL Sch is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Forest EL Sch rank in PA?
West Forest EL Sch ranks #1,612 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Forest EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Forest EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 West Forest EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Forest EL Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Forest EL Sch a charter school?
No, West Forest EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Forest EL Sch a Title I school?
No, West Forest EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Forest EL Sch?
100.9% of students at West Forest 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Forest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (814) 755-3302
- Area population (ZIP 16353)
- 2,459
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 16353; 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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