Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-6, York Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
York Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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
#648 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 York Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
York Avenue Elementary School is ranked #648 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are York Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
York Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton Farm Elementary School, Gwynedd Square Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend York Avenue Elementary School?
280 students attend York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of York Avenue Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Avenue Elementary School?
York Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does York Avenue Elementary School offer ?
York Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is York Avenue Elementary School part of?
York Avenue Elementary School is part of North Penn SD School District.
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