Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Schweitzer 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schweitzer Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schweitzer 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 Schweitzer Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#875 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
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 Schweitzer Elementary School's ranking?
Schweitzer Elementary School is ranked #875 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Schweitzer Elementary School often compared to?
Schweitzer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buck Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Miller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Schweitzer Elementary School?
438 students attend Schweitzer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Schweitzer Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schweitzer Elementary School?
Schweitzer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Schweitzer Elementary School offer ?
Schweitzer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schweitzer Elementary School part of?
Schweitzer Elementary School is part of Neshaminy SD School District.
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