Serving 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gwyn-nor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwyn-Nor El Sch serves the southeast part of North Wales, PA, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gwyn-nor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gwyn-nor Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gwyn-nor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gwyn-nor Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
27%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
47%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwyn-nor Elementary School's ranking?
Gwyn-nor Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gwyn-nor Elementary School often compared to?
Gwyn-nor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Wales Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Gwyn-nor Elementary School?
663 students attend Gwyn-nor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gwyn-nor Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwyn-nor Elementary School?
Gwyn-nor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gwyn-nor Elementary School offer ?
Gwyn-nor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwyn-nor Elementary School part of?
Gwyn-nor Elementary School is part of North Penn School District.
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