Aston Elementary School vs. Pennell Elementary School
Should I attend Aston Elementary School or Pennell Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Pennell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pennell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
454 students
379 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#448 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
53
Grade 1 Students
76
71
Grade 2 Students
75
73
Grade 3 Students
76
70
Grade 4 Students
82
60
Grade 5 Students
82
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
82%
91%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%