Wattsburg Area El Center

10780 WATTSBURG RD ERIE PA 16509

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 21 of 108 in Pennsylvania

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About Wattsburg Area El Center

Wattsburg Area Elementary Center is a public school located at 10780 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA, that serves grades K–4 with 455 students. The school ranks #802 in PA Elementary Schools with an overall grade of 49.62/100. The ratio of students to teachers is strong at 13:1. The school has 35 certified teachers and one full-time counselor. Academic outcomes show that 47% of students are proficient in math, and 57% of students are proficient in reading.

?Wattsburg Area Elementary Center exceeds the State average in math and performs very closely to the State average in reading. The gender demographics of the students are 52% female, 48% male, and the student population is 4% minority and 100% economically disadvantaged. The geographical location of this school is on the fringe of rural areas. The district's mission is to develop strong foundations in literacy and math, while preparing students for long-term success. It is recognized as the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Contact Information

Address

10780 WATTSBURG RD ERIE PA 16509

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Phone

(814) 824-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
8
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
455
Total Students
$58588
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

21

of 108 in Pennsylvania

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 2:15 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 95.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 2%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 1%
White
95.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 455
51.9%
236 Female
48.1%
219 Male

Student Population

455 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Wattsburg Area Elementary School recently provided updates on Edinboro road paving, the World Snake Day "Wild Stuff" segment, school board elections, and students' performances at a recent concert. Some key reminders include attendance policy, fundraiser updates, and forms for medication and/or student physicals and dental checks that still need to be completed. Be sure to check Wattsburg Area Elementary School to stay up-to-date!

FAQ

Q. What grades are taught at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center?

A. Wattsburg Area Elementary Center teaches grades from Kindergarten to 5th, giving students a solid academic start in a caring setting.

Q. Are there extracurriculars at Wattsburg Area Elementary Center?

A. Wattsburg Area Elementary Center does have several extracurriculars, like clubs, music, and sports, that help students grow outside of class time.

Q. What curriculum does Wattsburg Area Elementary Center use?

A. Wattsburg Area Elementary Center's curriculum is based on Pennsylvania state standards. It focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, and gives chances to learn more in these subjects.

Q. Does Wattsburg Area Elementary Center have transportation?

A. Wattsburg Area Elementary Center offers bus transportation to students who qualify, making sure they have a safe way to get to and from school.

Q. How does Wattsburg Area Elementary Center assist students in their learning?

A. Wattsburg Area Elementary Center helps students learn with qualified teachers, small class sizes, special education, and technology in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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