Pennypack Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)3%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
12%
Black
(19-20)6%
15%
White
(19-20)71%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
32%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Pennypack Elementary School?
271 students attend Pennypack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pennypack Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pennypack Elementary School offer ?
Pennypack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pennypack Elementary School part of?
Pennypack Elementary School is part of Hatboro-Horsham School District.
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