William Penn Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William Penn Elementary School?
358 students attend William Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of William Penn Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 Chester-Upland School District.
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