Colwyn Elementary School vs. Walnut Street Elementary School
Should I attend Colwyn Elementary School or Walnut Street 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
School
Top Rankings
Colwyn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Walnut Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Colwyn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walnut Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
146 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2228 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2368 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
28
Grade 1 Students
23
38
Grade 2 Students
18
43
Grade 3 Students
23
48
Grade 4 Students
22
55
Grade 5 Students
17
45
Grade 6 Students
22
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
91%
90%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%