Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wharton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Wharton El Sch serves the northern part of Lancaster, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wharton Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wharton 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 Wharton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1649 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wharton Elementary School's ranking?
Wharton Elementary School is ranked #1649 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wharton Elementary School often compared to?
Wharton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith-wade-el Elementary School, Ross Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wharton Elementary School?
327 students attend Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wharton Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wharton Elementary School?
Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wharton Elementary School part of?
Wharton Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.
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