William Penn Elementary School serves 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
14%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William Penn Elementary School?
236 students attend William Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William Penn Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Penn Elementary School?
William Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Penn Elementary School offer ?
William Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Penn Elementary School part of?
William Penn Elementary School is part of Penn Hills School District.
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