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West Forest Elementary School

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West Forest Elementary School ranks 732 nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

732^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

West Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 110 students. The school is part of the Forest Area School District, which is ranked 423 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, West Forest Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 732 and 1112 out of 1511-1534 schools. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (43.2%) and English Language Arts (52.3%) in 2024-2025 that were lower than the state averages (41.7% and 48.5%, respectively). Compared to nearby schools, such as Hydetown Elementary School and East Forest Elementary School, West Forest Elementary School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some but lagging behind higher-performing institutions.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (100.91% in 2023-2024) suggests that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps. While the school's resource allocation appears to be higher than the state average, the persistent low performance raises questions about the effective use of these resources and the need for a more comprehensive approach to school improvement. Addressing the unique needs of the West Forest Elementary School community, including targeted interventions and support, may be necessary to improve academic outcomes and support the success of the school and its students.

100

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$32,328

Per pupil spending ?

111%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353

(814) 755-3302

District: Forest Area School District

Students who attend West Forest Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Pennsylvania avg45%

732^nd of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

423^rd of 606Forest Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.7	732 of 1511	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.4	1112 of 1526	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.1	1047 of 1534	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	1052 of 1534	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.4	828 of 1433	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.9	955 of 1544	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	1041 of 1530	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.1	1107 of 1547	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.7	1097 of 1554	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	57.6	753 of 1474	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	30.0	1164 of 1467	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	30.5	1199 of 1519	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.6	1171 of 1599	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.7	1232 of 1597	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	39.7	1175 of 1579	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	57.7	808 of 1549	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.3	1168 of 1551	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	43.5	1078 of 1555	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.3	934 of 1545	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.4	695 of 1299	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.5	713 of 1308	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2003	55.3	676 of 1302	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	19.7	1065 of 1229	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	1120 of 1236	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)13th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22318 Route 62 Box 15	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 755-3302	100	12	8.4	111.0%	94 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)	55.7	732^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	51.6%		29.4	1112^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.1%	380			9.1	50.0	43.2			36.4	62.5	52.3	$32,328	$2,099	$30,229
Pleasantville Elementary School	Public	1-5	374 N Main St	Pleasantville	16341	Venango County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	201	18	11.0	76.6%	183 (91.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	56.5	722^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	52.2%		57	764^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.9%	42	50.0	65.0	56.0		57.6	55.9	47.5	26.9		45.0	$17,882	$1,946	$15,936
North Clarion County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	North Clarion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 744-8541	334	26	12.9	99.1%	324 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	62.2	613^th of 1511 public elementary schools	59.4%		62.9	642^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	57.9%	29	52.1	51.2	36.1	64.6	52.0	56.2	47.7	47.2	62.5	54.0	$16,408	$2,057	$14,352
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK-K	330 E Spruce St	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	202	16	12.7	85.1%	188 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)											$18,743	$2,490	$16,253
Main Street Elementary School	Public	1-5	117 W Main St	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	219	17	12.6	75.8%	193 (88.1%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	59.8	653^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	56.8%		73	435^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.5%	218	69.3	40.0	52.5		53.3	69.2	42.3	47.5		52.4	$17,102	$1,807	$15,296
Hasson Heights School	Public	K-4	833 Grandview Rd	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-8021	400	34	11.8	98.8%	348 (87.0%)	10 (2.5%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	39.6	970^th of 1511 public elementary schools	35.8%		55.1	791^st of 1526 public elementary schools	48.2%	179	35.7	54.8			44.6	38.1	45.9			41.7	$17,747	$2,529	$15,218
Hydetown Elementary School	Public	1-5	12294 Gresham Road	Titusville	16354	Crawford County	Titusville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 827-2715	204	16	12.6	65.2%	195 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	80.8	266^th of 1511 public elementary schools	82.4%		75.9	373^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	75.6%	107	57.5	74.3	72.1		67.8	57.5	69.5	79.1		68.9	$18,152	$2,030	$16,122
East Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 W Birch St	Marienville	16239	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 927-6688	70	9	7.9	92.9%	66 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.7%)								(n/a)				30.8	67.5				38.5	59.4	$35,377	$6,878	$28,498
Seventh Street School	Public	2-4	102 W 7th St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-3029	152	14	10.7	102.6%	127 (83.6%)	4 (2.6%)	13 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	26.1	1127^th of 1511 public elementary schools	25.4%		47.6	895^th of 1526 public elementary schools	41.3%	232	25.0	36.2			30.5	37.5	38.3			37.9	$17,198	$2,063	$15,136
Smedley Street School	Public	K-1	310 Smedley St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-2294	103	12	8.8	95.1%	90 (87.4%)	3 (2.9%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)								(n/a)											$23,115	$2,215	$20,900

Frequently Asked Questions about West Forest Elementary School

Is West Forest Elementary School a good school?

West Forest Elementary School ranks 732^nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Forest Elementary School in?

Forest Area School District

What is the racial makeup of West Forest Elementary School?

Students at West Forest Elementary School are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Forest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Forest Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend West Forest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 100 students attended West Forest Elementary School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

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2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

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