West Hempfield El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Irwin, Pennsylvania 15642 · Hempfield Area SD
#571 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#11429 of 50,301 nationally
About West Hempfield El Sch
West Hempfield El Sch is a public elementary located in Irwin, in the Hempfield Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 496 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 571st of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 496.
There are 3 schools in Irwin; West Hempfield El Sch ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hempfield El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hempfield El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
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Jeannette McKee El Sch
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Jeannette HS
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Hempfield El Sch a good school?
West Hempfield El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 69.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #571 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hempfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
West Hempfield El Sch ranks #571 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #11429 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hempfield El Sch?
West Hempfield El Sch had 496 students in 2025.
Is West Hempfield El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
West Hempfield El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hempfield El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hempfield El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.