Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Conrad Weiser West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
To excel in the future.
School Rankings
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conrad Weiser West Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1799 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conrad Weiser West Elementary School's ranking?
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School is ranked #1799 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Conrad Weiser West Elementary School often compared to?
Conrad Weiser West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conrad Weiser East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Conrad Weiser West Elementary School?
448 students attend Conrad Weiser West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Conrad Weiser West Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conrad Weiser West Elementary School?
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conrad Weiser West Elementary School offer ?
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conrad Weiser West Elementary School part of?
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School is part of Conrad Weiser Area School District.
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