Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6, W B Evans 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W B Evans Magnet School serves the northeast part of Lansdowne, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W B Evans Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W B Evans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W B Evans Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2100 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
88%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Evans Elementary School's ranking?
W B Evans Elementary School is ranked #2100 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend W B Evans Elementary School?
304 students attend W B Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of W B Evans Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W B Evans Elementary School?
W B Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does W B Evans Elementary School offer ?
W B Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W B Evans Elementary School part of?
W B Evans Elementary School is part of William Penn School District.
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