Wrightstown Elementary School

729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
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Top 20%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wrightstown 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 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Wrightstown Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#318 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
38%
76%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
85%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrightstown Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightstown Elementary School is ranked #318 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wrightstown Elementary School?
401 students attend Wrightstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wrightstown Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightstown Elementary School?
Wrightstown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wrightstown Elementary School offer ?
Wrightstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wrightstown Elementary School part of?
Wrightstown Elementary School is part of Council Rock SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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