Gwyn-nor Elementary School
Tel:
(215)368-7105
- Gwyn-nor Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gwyn-nor Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Gwyn-nor Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gwyn-nor Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gwyn-nor Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gwyn-nor Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1134 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 26% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 11% |
| Black | 9% | 15% |
| White | 52% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Penn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Gwyn-nor Elementary School is Pennbrook Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Knapp Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Wales Pennbrook Middle School Grades: 7-9 | 841 students
0.5 miles
1201 East Walnut Street
North Wales, PA 19454
(215)699-9287 0.5 7-9 841 - Lansdale Penndale Middle School Grades: 7-9 | 1,209 student
0.9 miles
400 Penn St
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)368-2700 0.9 7-9 1,209 - Lansdale Knapp Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 578 students
1.1 miles
698 Knapp Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)368-2054 1.1 K-6 578 - North Wales North Wales Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 422 students
1.1 miles
201 Summit St
North Wales, PA 19454
(215)699-4471 1.1 K-6 422 - Lansdale York Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 274 students
1.9 miles
700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)368-6002 1.9 K-6 274
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