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Wattsburg Area El Center vs. Northwestern Elementary School

Should you attend Wattsburg Area El Center or Northwestern 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
Wattsburg Area El Center
10780 Wattsburg Rd
Erie, PA 16509
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Northwestern Elementary School
10450 John Williams Avenue
Albion, PA 16401
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wattsburg Area El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wattsburg Area El Center 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwestern 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
485 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wattsburg Area El Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wattsburg Area El Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwestern Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wattsburg Area El Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wattsburg Area El Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wattsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwestern School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1171 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1396 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wattsburg Area El Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwestern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wattsburg Area El Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wattsburg Area El Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)
≥90%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wattsburg Area El Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wattsburg Area El Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwestern Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
113
42
Grade 1 Students
91
59
Grade 2 Students
98
72
Grade 3 Students
95
51
Grade 4 Students
88
56
Grade 5 Students
-
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wattsburg Area El Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wattsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wattsburg Area El Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wattsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% White
95%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wattsburg Area El Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wattsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wattsburg Area El Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wattsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwestern School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wattsburg Area El Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wattsburg Area El Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wattsburg Area El Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wattsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwestern School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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