Wrightstown Elementary School

729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wrightstown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wrightstown Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Wrightstown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightstown Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#345 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
71%
36%
74%
55%
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrightstown Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightstown Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wrightstown Elementary School?
418 students attend Wrightstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wrightstown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightstown Elementary School?
Wrightstown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wrightstown Elementary School offer ?
Wrightstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wrightstown Elementary School part of?
Wrightstown Elementary School is part of Council Rock School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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