West Penn Twp El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960 · Tamaqua Area SD
#807 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#19024 of 50,301 nationally
About West Penn Twp El Sch
West Penn Twp El Sch is a public elementary located in New Ringgold, in the Tamaqua Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 807th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 Penn Twp El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Penn Twp El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tamaqua Area SHS
Tamaqua · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students · 10 km away
Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 10 km away
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458 students · 11 km away
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Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
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396 students · 14 km away
Northwestern Lehigh MS
New Tripoli · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 14 km away
Northwestern Lehigh HS
New Tripoli · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students · 14 km away
Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students · 15 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Penn Twp El Sch a good school?
West Penn Twp El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #807 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 Penn Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
West Penn Twp El Sch ranks #807 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #19024 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Penn Twp El Sch?
West Penn Twp El Sch had 250 students in 2025.
Is West Penn Twp El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
West Penn Twp El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Penn Twp El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Penn Twp El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.