Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Pennsboro 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 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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East Pennsboro Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
East Pennsboro 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 East Pennsboro Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1761 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
64%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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East Pennsboro Elementary School is ranked #1761 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are East Pennsboro Elementary School often compared to?
East Pennsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Wolf Elementary School, West Creek Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend East Pennsboro Elementary School?
588 students attend East Pennsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Pennsboro Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Pennsboro Elementary School?
East Pennsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Pennsboro Elementary School offer ?
East Pennsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Pennsboro Elementary School part of?
East Pennsboro Elementary School is part of East Pennsboro Area School District.
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