Windber Elementary School vs. North Star Central Elementary School
Should you attend Windber Elementary School or North Star Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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North Star Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windber Elementary School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Star Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
620 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1271 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#459 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
80
26
Kindergarten Students
90
78
Grade 1 Students
101
61
Grade 2 Students
82
69
Grade 3 Students
76
71
Grade 4 Students
85
70
Grade 5 Students
106
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
93%
99%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
