West Hempfield El Sch

whe.hasdpa.net/

509 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Hempfield Elementary School is a public school located in Irwin, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Hempfield Area School District. As part of a larger district committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive environment. It emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities to help students grow both socially and academically.

The school is dedicated to fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources of the Hempfield Area School District, West Hempfield Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum, technology integration, and character-building initiatives. For families interested in specific district policies, school calendars, or administrative details, the official school website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and community engagement.

509

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hempfield El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	12
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	32

White
456 (89.6 %)
Two or More
32 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.4 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hempfield Area SD
Phone:	(724)850-2780
Website:	http://whe.hasdpa.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 84