WASSON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wasson Avenue El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DuBois Area SD school district, located in DuBois, PA with about 460 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Wasson Avenue El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wasson Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in DuBois, Pennsylvania, serving students within the DuBois Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive community atmosphere for elementary-aged children. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a localized approach to student development, aiming to prepare children for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is situated in a residential area of DuBois, serving as a neighborhood hub for local families. Like many schools in the region, Wasson Avenue Elementary focuses on creating a safe and inclusive learning climate, often balancing traditional pedagogical methods with efforts to integrate modern educational tools. Parents and community members generally view the school as an integral part of the local infrastructure, contributing to the academic and social growth of the town’s youngest students.

For more information, contact Wasson Avenue El Sch at (814) 371-6171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.