Glendale Elementary School

1500 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Glendale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Glendale Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Glendale Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glendale Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#814 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
38%
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60-64%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
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14%
White
98%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Glendale Elementary School's ranking?
Glendale Elementary School is ranked #814 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
317 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Glendale Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Glendale SD School District.

School Reviews

5   3/31/2021
I like school because it were I grow up at than I had to move to a different school's but now I'm back at Glendale I like this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nevaeh Smith

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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