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West Penn Township Elementary School

Tamaqua Area SD · Schuylkill County · 185 School Dr, New Ringgold, PA 17960.0

(570)386-5051

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5/10
#842
Rank 842 out of 1,545
Top 54%
English Language Arts4/10 · #942 · 39th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #801 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #613 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rural hills of Schuylkill County, West Penn Township Elementary serves a tight-knit community where small-town life and outdoor surroundings are very much part of the fabric of growing up here. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science as a relative bright spot, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a close community feel over highly competitive academics. New Ringgold and the surrounding area offer a quiet, unhurried pace of life — appealing to families who want their kids to grow up knowing their neighbors and teachers by name.

Student Demographics

118 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
112 (95%)
Hispanic
5 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged38 (32%)
Students with Disabilities36 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

250
Enrollment
16.7
Teachers (FTE)
15:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1468 · 7th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.