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.
341
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Branch Area El Sch
Demographic Student Count
White322
Hispanic4
Black1
Two or More13
American Indian1
  • White
    322 (94.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Branch Area El Sch
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten67
Grade 177
Grade 254
Grade 371
Grade 472
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Branch Area El Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16046.9%
Male18153.1%