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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FOREST AREA SD·NCES 420828006701

West Forest El Sch

22318 Route 62 Box 15, Tionesta, PA 16353 · (814) 755-3302 · Forest County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL100 STUDENTS
Enrollment
100
Elementary
DISTRICT 85 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.2:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
111%
111 students
DISTRICT 109% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
14
Kindergarten
12
Grade 1
14
Grade 2
13
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
11
Grade 6
17
Student demographics
White
9494%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 60%
Two+
66%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5959%
Female
4141%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
52.3%
PA avg 51.1% . +30.1pp since 2023
Math
43.2%
PA avg 43.0% . +8.0pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
100
-64 (-39%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 11.0:1
% White
94%
was 97%
% Hispanic
0%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Forest El Sch

West Forest El Sch, a minimally staffed elementary campus in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, run under Forest Area SD, serves 100 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 77% leaner than the typical public school in Pennsylvania, which averages around 443 students.

Forest Area SD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 326 students. West Forest El Sch is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, West Forest El Sch records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (94%). Beyond that, the school shows 6% multiracial. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 79%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, West Forest El Sch has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.5:1. The state averages around 13.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 111% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Forest County put median household income runs about $52,191, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Forest County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 326 students), West Forest El Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is West Forest JSHS, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at West Forest El Sch has shrank 39%, going from 164 students in 2018 to 100 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 11.0:1 in 2018 to 8.5:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the West Forest El Sch community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Forest County at a glance

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Population
6,715
Census ACS
Median income
$52,191
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
326 students

Quick facts

School name
West Forest El Sch
District
Forest Area SD
Address
22318 Route 62 Box 15, Tionesta, PA 16353
Phone
(814) 755-3302
County
Forest County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
100
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
111 (111%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
420828006701
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About West Forest El Sch
How large is West Forest El Sch?
West Forest El Sch enrolls approximately 100 students in grades PK-06.
Is West Forest El Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Forest El Sch is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does West Forest El Sch have?
West Forest El Sch employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Forest El Sch?
At West Forest El Sch, the student body is approximately 94% White, 6% Two or more.
What district is West Forest El Sch in?
West Forest El Sch is part of Forest Area SD.
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