West Branch Area El Sch
341 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
West Branch Area Elementary School, located in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary educational facility for students in the West Branch Area School District. As a rural public school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. The school prioritizes a strong sense of community, aiming to prepare its student body for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, West Branch Area Elementary works to integrate modern educational tools and community involvement into the daily experience of its students. The school functions as a central hub for families in the Morrisdale area, often coordinating local initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that help students develop well-rounded interests. By maintaining close ties with parents and district stakeholders, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader West Branch educational system.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, West Branch Area Elementary works to integrate modern educational tools and community involvement into the daily experience of its students. The school functions as a central hub for families in the Morrisdale area, often coordinating local initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that help students develop well-rounded interests. By maintaining close ties with parents and district stakeholders, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the broader West Branch educational system.
341
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 322 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White322 (94.4 %)
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Two or More13 (3.8 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.2 %)
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Black1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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: | West Branch Area SD |
| Phone: | (814)345-5615 |
| Website: | http://www.westbranch.org/Domain/8 |
| Grade Range: | K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 341 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
67
Grade 1
77
Grade 2
54
Grade 3
71
Grade 4
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 |
| Grade 1 | 77 |
| Grade 2 | 54 |
| Grade 3 | 71 |
| Grade 4 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 160 | 46.9% |
| Male | 181 | 53.1% |
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