Pfaff Elementary School
Pfaff Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Pfaff Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) 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 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pfaff Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pfaff Elementary School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pfaff Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pfaff Elementary School is 0.27, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #584 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quakertown Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pfaff Elementary School is Upper Perkiomen High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Upper Perkiomen Middle School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tohickon Valley Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Quakertown Tohickon Valley Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 290 students10
3.3 miles
2360 Old Bethlehem Pike North
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2500 3.3 K-5 290 - Quakertown Trumbauersville Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 375 students10
3.8 miles
101 Woodview Dr
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2550 3.8 K-5 375 - East Greenville Upper Perkiomen Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 70%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 802 students10
4.0 miles
510 Jefferson St
East Greenville, PA 18041
(215) 679-6288 4 6-8 802 - Quakertown 6th Grade Center Math: 40% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6 | 425 students10
5.0 miles
349 S 9th St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 529-2000 5 6 425 - Pennsburg Upper Perkiomen High School Math: 76% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 971 students10
5.0 miles
2 Walt Rd
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-5935 5 9-12 971
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