Serving 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6, General Nash Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Nash Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
General Nash Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Nash Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Nash Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#406 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Nash Elementary School's ranking?
General Nash Elementary School is ranked #406 out of 2,733 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend General Nash Elementary School?
468 students attend General Nash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of General Nash Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Nash Elementary School?
General Nash Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does General Nash Elementary School offer ?
General Nash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is General Nash Elementary School part of?
General Nash Elementary School is part of North Penn SD School District.
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