William Penn Elementary School

110 Woodlet Ln
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-4, William Penn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

William Penn Elementary School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

William Penn 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 William Penn Elementary School is 0.15, 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
This School
State Level (PA)
#45 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
38%
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85-89%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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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 William Penn Elementary School's ranking?
William Penn Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Penn Elementary School often compared to?
William Penn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Ave School, Twin Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Penn Elementary School?
187 students attend William Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of William Penn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn Elementary School?
William Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn Elementary School offer ?
William Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Penn Elementary School part of?
William Penn Elementary School is part of Bethel Park SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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