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Gwyn-nor Elementary School vs. North Wales Elementary School

Should you attend Gwyn-nor Elementary School or North Wales 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
Gwyn-nor Elementary School
139 Hancock Road
North Wales, PA 19454
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
North Wales Elementary School
201 Summit St
North Wales, PA 19454
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Gwyn-nor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gwyn-nor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-6, North Wales Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
629 students
463 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gwyn-nor 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 North Wales Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gwyn-nor Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Wales Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gwyn-nor 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 North Wales Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gwyn-nor Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Penn 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

#750 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#682 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gwyn-nor Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Wales Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwyn-nor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)
71%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwyn-nor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Penn School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)
85-89%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gwyn-nor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Penn 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 Gwyn-nor Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Wales Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
53
Grade 1 Students
88
60
Grade 2 Students
109
68
Grade 3 Students
99
76
Grade 4 Students
89
67
Grade 5 Students
75
66
Grade 6 Students
83
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Penn 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
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Penn School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gwyn-nor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Penn 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
32%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Penn 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 North Wales Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Penn 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gwyn-nor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Penn 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 reduced-price lunch at North Wales Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Penn 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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