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Goodnoe Elementary School vs. Newtown Elementary School

Should you attend Goodnoe Elementary School or Newtown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Goodnoe Elementary School
298 Frost Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Newtown Elementary School
1 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Goodnoe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Newtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Goodnoe Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Newtown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
687 students
578 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goodnoe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newtown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goodnoe Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newtown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goodnoe Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newtown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goodnoe Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Rock School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Newtown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Rock School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#143 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#115 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goodnoe Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newtown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in PA)
79%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodnoe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodnoe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goodnoe Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Newtown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Goodnoe Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newtown Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
36
Grade 1 Students
96
88
Grade 2 Students
108
90
Grade 3 Students
77
86
Grade 4 Students
105
81
Grade 5 Students
94
100
Grade 6 Students
125
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goodnoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Newtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goodnoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Newtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goodnoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Newtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goodnoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Newtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goodnoe Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Newtown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Rock School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goodnoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Newtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goodnoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Newtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goodnoe Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Newtown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Rock School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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