Whitfield El Sch

2700 Van Reed Rd
West Lawn, PA 19609

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitfield Elementary School is a public school located in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Wilson School District. Situated on Van Reed Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children in the surrounding community. As part of the Wilson School District, it aligns with the district's broader mission to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and community involvement. While specific extracurricular and academic offerings can evolve, Whitfield Elementary generally emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for enrichment. The school aims to prepare its students for their transition to the middle school level by encouraging a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and academic excellence within a safe and structured setting.

573

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitfield El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	145
Black	35
Asian	13
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (59.3%)
Hispanic
145 (25.3%)
Two or More
38 (6.6%)
Black
35 (6.1%)
Asian
13 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilson SD
Phone:	(610)670-0180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 79

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 99