Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Summary:

Sol Feinstone Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Council Rock School District. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked among the best elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 97th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Sol Feinstone Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, with 78.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 66.2% for the Council Rock School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's performance in PSSA Science is particularly impressive, with 95% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (83%) and state (65.8%) averages. Sol Feinstone Elementary School also excels in PSSA English Language Arts, with 76.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 71.7% for the district and 53% for the state.

What sets Sol Feinstone Elementary School apart is its exceptional performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, white students, and students with disabilities. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 69th out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 4th out of 1,084 for students with disabilities, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 6.16% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a relatively affluent student population that may contribute to its strong academic performance. When compared to nearby schools within the Council Rock School District, such as Richboro Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, and Wrightstown Elementary, Sol Feinstone Elementary School consistently outperforms in both academic achievement and student subgroup rankings.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1090 Eagle Rd
       Newtown, PA  18940


(215) 944-2400

District: Council Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,385 Help


Students who attend Sol Feinstone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Newtown Middle School
High:    Council Rock High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Asian:
10.9%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sol Feinstone Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), Asian (10.9%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Council Rock School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sol Feinstone Elementary School is 14.1. 7 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sol Feinstone Elementary School is $19,385. 8 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sol Feinstone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sol Feinstone Elementary School 97th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sol Feinstone Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Council Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Rock School District 53rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.24 121st 1302 90.7%
2004 88.92 78th 1308 94.0%
2005 78.71 224th 1299 82.8%
2006 86.89 47th 1545 97.0%
2007 86.10 71st 1555 95.4%
2008 81.97 160th 1551 89.7%
2009 81.87 155th 1549 90.0%
2010 83.04 110th 1579 93.0%
2011 81.03 174th 1597 89.1%
2012 83.18 115th 1599 92.8%
2013 83.71 111th 1519 92.7%
2014 85.76 73rd 1467 95.0%
2015 92.18 22nd 1474 98.5%
2016 91.00 35th 1554 97.7%
2017 90.37 42nd 1547 97.3%
2018 92.02 29th 1530 98.1%
2019 93.36 11th 1544 99.3%
2021 89.90 85th 1433 94.1%
2022 91.04 76th 1534 95.0%
2023 91.67 65th 1534 95.8%
2024 89.94 97th 1526 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.91 69th 1488 95.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.41 9th 1043 99.1%
2024 98.95 4th 1084 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.46 141st 1495 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.55 57th 160 64.4%
2024 72.93 50th 168 70.2%
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Rank History for White students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.99 111th 1236 91.0%
2024 84.20 133rd 1229 89.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 522 1 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 519 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 625 1 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 641 4 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1992 683 6 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 761 10 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 789
1994 828 13 19 3 1 n/a n/a 0 864
1995 533 13 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 533 13 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 538 11 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 543 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 569 7 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 600 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 651 4 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 674 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 674 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 705 4 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 711 4 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2006 756 8 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 772 10 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2008 759 12 29 9 1 n/a n/a 0 810
2009 739 12 25 11 2 n/a n/a 0 789
2010 735 8 30 10 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2011 685 8 37 10 0 0 0 0 740
2012 689 6 30 19 0 0 0 0 744
2013 633 4 46 14 0 1 0 0 698
2014 607 5 48 17 0 0 0 0 677
2015 602 7 50 20 0 0 0 0 679
2016 587 3 50 22 0 0 0 0 662
2017 594 5 71 18 1 0 0 0 689
2018 573 3 83 20 1 0 3 0 683
2019 565 1 79 17 4 0 8 0 674
2020 626 6 88 16 3 1 19 0 759
2021 562 6 89 14 2 1 24 0 698
2022 544 4 90 22 2 1 30 0 693
2023 524 5 74 19 0 1 26 0 649
2024 506 4 69 23 0 0 32 0 634

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 Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 33.5 16.0 n/a
1989 532 34.0 15.6 n/a
1990 644 32.0 20.1 0
1991 667 39.0 17.1 n/a
1992 704 40.4 17.4 n/a
1993 789 36.5 21.6 n/a
1994 864 39.0 22.2 n/a
1995 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1996 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1997 557 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1999 582 33.0 17.6 n/a
2000 611 34.0 18.0 0.5
2001 664 40.6 16.4 1.1
2002 693 38.8 17.9 0.3
2003 693 38.8 17.9 0.3
2004 723 39.4 18.4 0.3
2005 726 40.8 17.8 0.3
2006 777 41.5 18.7 0.3
2007 798 39.3 20.3 0.5
2008 810 45.0 18.0 1.2
2009 789 45.6 17.3 1.9
2010 784 51.7 15.1 0.9
2011 740 49.3 14.9 1.8
2012 744 46.6 15.9 2.2
2013 698 49.9 13.9 2
2014 677 45.4 14.9 2.2
2015 679 42.0 16.1 1.8
2016 662 41.0 16.1 1.8
2017 689 44.0 15.6 2.3
2018 683 44.7 15.2 3.1
2019 674 46.1 14.6 3.3
2020 759 44.5 17.0 4.1
2021 698 49.8 14.0 4.2
2022 693 49.5 13.9 6.2
2023 649 47.6 13.6 6.2
2024 634 44.8 14.1 7.1

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 Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 33.5 16.0 n/a
1989 532 34.0 15.6 n/a
1990 644 32.0 20.1 0
1991 667 39.0 17.1 n/a
1992 704 40.4 17.4 n/a
1993 789 36.5 21.6 n/a
1994 864 39.0 22.2 n/a
1995 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1996 555 29.0 19.1 n/a
1997 557 28.0 19.9 n/a
1998 558 30.0 18.6 n/a
1999 582 33.0 17.6 n/a
2000 611 34.0 18.0 0.5
2001 664 40.6 16.4 1.1
2002 693 38.8 17.9 0.3
2003 693 38.8 17.9 0.3
2004 723 39.4 18.4 0.3
2005 726 40.8 17.8 0.3
2006 777 41.5 18.7 0.3
2007 798 39.3 20.3 0.5
2008 810 45.0 18.0 1.2
2009 789 45.6 17.3 1.9
2010 784 51.7 15.1 0.9
2011 740 49.3 14.9 1.8
2012 744 46.6 15.9 2.2
2013 698 49.9 13.9 2
2014 677 45.4 14.9 2.2
2015 679 42.0 16.1 1.8
2016 662 41.0 16.1 1.8
2017 689 44.0 15.6 2.3
2018 683 44.7 15.2 3.1
2019 674 46.1 14.6 3.3
2020 759 44.5 17.0 4.1
2021 698 49.8 14.0 4.2
2022 693 49.5 13.9 6.2
2023 649 47.6 13.6 6.2
2024 634 44.8 14.1 7.1

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 Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,358 (100.0%) $16,358
2020 $08 (0.0%) $17,052 (100.0%) $17,060
2021 $156 (0.9%) $18,102 (99.1%) $18,258
2022 $285 (1.5%) $19,100 (98.5%) $19,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sol Feinstone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 65th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)9486.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)9381.4
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)80.484.3
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)95.997
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)9378.5
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)79.170.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)90.373
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)74.866.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)92.286.7
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)81.776.8
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)95.997
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sol Feinstone Elementary School)92.180.4
 11.7%
   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 Students674649
 3.7%
African American15
 400%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian7974
 6.3%
Hispanic1719
 11.8%
Pacific Islander01
White565524
 7.3%
Two or More Races826
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.3%6.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sol Feinstone Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 634 students attended Sol Feinstone Elementary School.

Yes. Sol Feinstone Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Sol Feinstone Elementary School are 80% White, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Sol Feinstone Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newtown Middle School
High : Council Rock High School North


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