West Penn Twp El Sch

www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/Domain/338

280 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Penn Elementary School, located at 185 School Drive in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Tamaqua Area School District. As a rural public school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades, fostering an environment that balances academic development with personal and social growth. The school is centrally positioned to serve families throughout West Penn Township, acting as a key hub for early childhood and primary development in the region.

The facility focuses on core curriculum areas including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to support a well-rounded learning experience. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, West Penn Elementary aims to provide a supportive and manageable learning environment where teachers can engage closely with students. It remains an integral part of the local district’s commitment to preparing children for their eventual transition to middle and high school levels within the Tamaqua educational system.

280

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Penn Twp El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	17
Black	2
American Indian	1

White
260 (92.9 %)
Hispanic
17 (6.1 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Tamaqua Area SD
Phone:	(570)386-5051
Website:	http://www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us/Domain/338
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 49