Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Afton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Afton Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Afton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afton Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afton Elementary School's ranking?
Afton Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Afton Elementary School often compared to?
Afton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quarry Hill Elementary School, Makefield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Afton Elementary School?
542 students attend Afton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Afton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Afton Elementary School?
Afton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Afton Elementary School offer ?
Afton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Afton Elementary School part of?
Afton Elementary School is part of Pennsbury SD School District.
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