51爆料

William Penn School District

100 Green Avenue Annex
Lansdowne, PA 19050-2095
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

William Penn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,504 students in William Penn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in William Penn School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,504 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

William Penn School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#576 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
30%
55%
30%
57%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.59
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
85%
14%
% White
4%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,955 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,955
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,587
$23,119

Best William Penn School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W B Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Baily Rd
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
East Lansdowne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Ardmore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Aldan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Woodlawn Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-3410
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Colwyn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Bell Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Bell Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100
Gr: K-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Penn Wood High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Green Avenue
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Park Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Park Ln
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880
Gr: K-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Penn Wood Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
224 South Sixth Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8000
Gr: 9 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to William Penn School District?
William Penn School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,504 students.
What is the rank of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District is ranked #585 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in William Penn School District?
85% of William Penn School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of William Penn School District?
William Penn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is William Penn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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