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William Penn Elementary School

1002 Main St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Penn 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Penn Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
William Penn 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 William Penn Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2031 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Penn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William Penn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of William Penn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Penn Elementary School's ranking?
William Penn Elementary School is ranked #2031 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Penn Elementary School often compared to?
William Penn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calypso Elementary School, Spring Garden Elementary School, Clearview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Penn Elementary School?
239 students attend William Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William Penn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Penn Elementary School?
William Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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 Bethlehem Area School District.

School Reviews
5   5/20/2020
I am proud and blessed that my grandchildren are in this school. They've had excellent support from their teachers, principal and staff. I bless you all for being excellent teachers. Especially to their 2nd and 4th grade teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Sandra
1   1/29/2020
The principal and guidance counselor and most teachers are below average.
- Posted by Parent - ParentsRights

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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