Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jenkintown 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 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Jenkintown 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 Jenkintown Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jenkintown Elementary School?
399 students attend Jenkintown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jenkintown Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jenkintown Elementary School?
Jenkintown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenkintown Elementary School offer ?
Jenkintown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jenkintown Elementary School part of?
Previously I would have recommended this school due to the small class size. However the current clas size has doubled to 24 per class previously 13 as advertized on this site. Quite a difference. I would love to say that there are now more activities for all these additional students however it is just now a small school with very little budget and overcrowded classes. I hope it does not suffer the same fate as Cheltehem . the general population of Jenkintown leaves something to be desired, the small classes were the only benefits to living here. I have transferred both my kids to private school
- Posted by Parent - ellev
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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