Penn Wood Elementary School

1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penn Wood 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 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Penn Wood Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Penn Wood 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 Penn Wood Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#352 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
38%
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72%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Penn Wood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
79%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Penn Wood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Penn Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Penn Wood Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Wood Elementary School?
489 students attend Penn Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Penn Wood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Wood Elementary School?
Penn Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Wood Elementary School offer ?
Penn Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Wood Elementary School part of?
Penn Wood Elementary School is part of West Chester Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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