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Walton Farm Elementary School vs. York Avenue Elementary School

Should you attend Walton Farm Elementary School or York Avenue 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
Walton Farm Elementary School
1610 Allentown Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
York Avenue Elementary School
700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walton Farm 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 36%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6, York Avenue 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
583 students
259 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walton Farm Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at York Avenue Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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

#652 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
#895 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walton Farm 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 York Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in PA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Farm 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at York Avenue 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 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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)
≥80%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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 Walton Farm Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of York Avenue Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
27
Grade 1 Students
89
42
Grade 2 Students
84
36
Grade 3 Students
67
34
Grade 4 Students
95
41
Grade 5 Students
103
48
Grade 6 Students
81
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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
55%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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.
0.64
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walton Farm 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 York Avenue 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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