William Penn Elementary School

Summary:

William Penn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethel Park School District, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 183 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William Penn Elementary School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates in PSSA exams significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 88.9% proficiency in Math, 90.2% in English Language Arts, and 100% in Science, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th-grade PSSA exams, with proficiency rates reaching 97% in Math and English Language Arts. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's focus on rigor and effective teaching practices.

When compared to nearby schools, William Penn Elementary School stands out. While the school's per-student spending is lower than the state average, it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio and is able to achieve exceptional results with relatively limited resources. However, the school's success is not solely due to its socioeconomic demographics, as it outperforms other schools with similar student populations. Neighboring high-performing schools, such as Eisenhower Elementary and Baker Elementary, demonstrate even higher academic achievement, suggesting that William Penn Elementary School has the potential for even greater success with increased resource allocation and a continued focus on educational excellence.


Detail:

Public K-4

 110 Woodlet Ln
       Bethel Park, PA  15102-2399


(412) 854-8522

District: Bethel Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $101 Help


Students who attend William Penn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Independence Middle School
    Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School
High:    Bethel Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Two or more races:
7.1%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Penn Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details William Penn Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bethel Park School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), two or more races (7.1%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Penn Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Penn Elementary School is $101, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Penn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks William Penn Elementary School 15th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See William Penn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bethel Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park School District 39th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Penn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at William Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.22 267th 1545 82.7%
2007 69.79 486th 1555 68.7%
2008 70.30 474th 1551 69.4%
2009 78.06 249th 1549 83.9%
2010 76.30 309th 1579 80.4%
2011 79.79 221st 1597 86.2%
2012 82.65 133rd 1599 91.7%
2013 75.50 362nd 1519 76.2%
2014 82.35 151st 1467 89.7%
2016 83.85 194th 1554 87.5%
2017 84.64 180th 1547 88.4%
2018 92.67 17th 1530 98.9%
2019 90.60 43rd 1544 97.2%
2021 92.52 44th 1433 96.9%
2022 94.17 16th 1534 99.0%
2023 94.62 13th 1534 99.2%
2024 94.08 15th 1526 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at William Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.01 14th 1488 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at William Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.81 24th 1495 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at William Penn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.01 20th 1236 98.4%
2024 92.77 20th 1229 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Open Quote I've had 4 kids go through this school. The foundation they received was unreal! They were prepared and excelled as they got older. Close Quote



Enrollment information for William Penn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 291 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 275 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1991 285 2 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 270 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 287 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 279 1 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 290 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 290 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 295 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 302 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 289 7 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 227 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 224 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 204 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 204 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 197 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 195 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 200 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 181 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2008 175 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2009 181 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 164 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 166
2012 221 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 225
2013 213 8 3 2 0 0 0 0 226
2014 200 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 210
2015 198 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 204
2016 178 7 3 0 0 0 2 0 190
2017 177 5 4 0 0 0 2 0 188
2018 165 8 3 0 0 1 2 0 179
2019 175 7 4 0 0 1 3 0 190
2020 172 4 7 0 0 0 5 0 188
2021 173 2 6 0 0 0 6 0 187
2022 172 0 4 2 0 0 9 0 187
2023 156 1 8 5 0 0 13 0 183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 14.3 18.1 n/a
1989 300 11.0 27.2 n/a
1990 284 16.0 17.7 0
1991 296 14.0 21.1 n/a
1992 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
1993 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1994 291 17.0 17.1 n/a
1995 298 18.5 16.1 n/a
1996 298 18.5 16.1 n/a
1997 304 17.5 17.4 n/a
1998 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
1999 303 17.0 17.8 n/a
2000 239 15.0 15.9 4.2
2001 233 16.0 14.6 4.7
2002 217 16.1 13.5 4.1
2003 217 16.1 13.5 4.1
2004 201 15.1 13.3 5.5
2005 199 15.5 12.8 4.5
2006 203 16.0 12.7 3.4
2007 182 16.0 11.4 6.6
2008 177 17.0 10.4 6.8
2009 183 17.8 10.3 7.1
2010 184 16.3 11.2 8.7
2011 166 15.3 10.8 7.2
2012 225 16.7 13.4 11.6
2013 226 16.7 13.5 22.6
2014 210 16.9 12.3 13.3
2015 204 17.0 12.0 12.3
2016 190 17.0 11.1 11.6
2017 188 17.2 10.9 16
2018 179 17.4 10.2 12.8
2019 190 17.3 10.9 10
2020 188 15.7 11.9 13.3
2021 187 16.2 11.5 10.7
2022 187 16.2 11.5 10.7
2023 183 15.6 11.6 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Penn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 14.3 18.1 n/a
1989 300 11.0 27.2 n/a
1990 284 16.0 17.7 0
1991 296 14.0 21.1 n/a
1992 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
1993 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1994 291 17.0 17.1 n/a
1995 298 18.5 16.1 n/a
1996 298 18.5 16.1 n/a
1997 304 17.5 17.4 n/a
1998 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
1999 303 17.0 17.8 n/a
2000 239 15.0 15.9 4.2
2001 233 16.0 14.6 4.7
2002 217 16.1 13.5 4.1
2003 217 16.1 13.5 4.1
2004 201 15.1 13.3 5.5
2005 199 15.5 12.8 4.5
2006 203 16.0 12.7 3.4
2007 182 16.0 11.4 6.6
2008 177 17.0 10.4 6.8
2009 183 17.8 10.3 7.1
2010 184 16.3 11.2 8.7
2011 166 15.3 10.8 7.2
2012 225 16.7 13.4 11.6
2013 226 16.7 13.5 22.6
2014 210 16.9 12.3 13.3
2015 204 17.0 12.0 12.3
2016 190 17.0 11.1 11.6
2017 188 17.2 10.9 16
2018 179 17.4 10.2 12.8
2019 190 17.3 10.9 10
2020 188 15.7 11.9 13.3
2021 187 16.2 11.5 10.7
2022 187 16.2 11.5 10.7
2023 183 15.6 11.6 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Penn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $05 (5.7%) $84 (95.5%) $88
2020 $03 (3.3%) $87 (95.6%) $91
2021 $06 (6.0%) $94 (94.0%) $100
2022 $03 (3.0%) $97 (97.0%) $100

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Penn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (William Penn Elementary School)78.190.3
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William Penn Elementary School)87.583.9
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (William Penn Elementary School)90.397.2
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (William Penn Elementary School)100100
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Penn Elementary School)96.786.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (William Penn Elementary School)84.294
 9.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (William Penn Elementary School)100100
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (William Penn Elementary School)92.185.1
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190183
 3.7%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White175156
 10.9%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%14.8%
 4.8%


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Students at William Penn Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Yes! William Penn Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended William Penn Elementary School.


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