Jenkintown Elementary School

West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jenkintown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jenkintown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Jenkintown Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Jenkintown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenkintown Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#319 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
38%
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75-79%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
9%
14%
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White
72%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jenkintown Elementary School's ranking?
Jenkintown Elementary School is ranked #319 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jenkintown Elementary School often compared to?
Jenkintown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conshohocken Elementary School, Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jenkintown Elementary School?
400 students attend Jenkintown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jenkintown Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkintown Elementary School?
Jenkintown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown Elementary School offer ?
Jenkintown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jenkintown Elementary School part of?
Jenkintown Elementary School is part of Jenkintown SD School District.

School Reviews

2   9/1/2010
Previously I would have recommended this school due to the small class size. However the current clas size has doubled to 24 per class previously 13 as advertized on this site. Quite a difference. I would love to say that there are now more activities for all these additional students however it is just now a small school with very little budget and overcrowded classes. I hope it does not suffer the same fate as Cheltehem . the general population of Jenkintown leaves something to be desired, the small classes were the only benefits to living here. I have transferred both my kids to private school
- Posted by Parent - ellev

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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