Jenkintown Elementary School

Summary:

Jenkintown Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Jenkintown School District, with 404 students and a consistent ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade.

Jenkintown Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state averages in PSSA proficiency rates across Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) for all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 60.8% in Math, 87.3% in Science, and 73% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53% respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where proficiency rates were 65.6% in Math and 85.3% in ELA, significantly higher than the state. This academic excellence is further highlighted by the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

Jenkintown Elementary's success can be attributed to several factors, including its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (20.05% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) compared to nearby schools like Glenside Elementary (40.63%) and Myers Elementary (50.99%). Additionally, the school spends $18,199 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, suggesting a focus on resource allocation and individualized attention that supports its educational program.


Detail:

Public K-6

 West & Highland Avenues
       Jenkintown, PA  19046


(215) 884-2933

District: Jenkintown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,199 Help


Students who attend Jenkintown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Jenkintown Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
African American:
10.4%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Compare Details Jenkintown Elementary School ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), African American (10.4%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenkintown Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenkintown Elementary School is $18,199.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jenkintown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkintown Elementary School 290th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jenkintown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jenkintown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkintown School District 56th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jenkintown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jenkintown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.64 117th 1302 91.0%
2004 83.19 186th 1308 85.8%
2005 78.33 232nd 1299 82.1%
2006 77.73 286th 1545 81.5%
2007 76.49 320th 1555 79.4%
2008 84.50 97th 1551 93.7%
2009 82.82 117th 1549 92.4%
2010 84.11 79th 1579 95.0%
2011 78.35 250th 1597 84.3%
2012 76.84 318th 1599 80.1%
2013 77.83 294th 1519 80.6%
2014 81.71 167th 1467 88.6%
2015 86.97 115th 1474 92.2%
2016 78.55 311th 1554 80.0%
2017 79.73 292nd 1547 81.1%
2018 83.54 204th 1530 86.7%
2019 82.24 229th 1544 85.2%
2021 82.46 214th 1433 85.1%
2022 84.34 217th 1534 85.9%
2023 82.93 226th 1534 85.3%
2024 79.82 290th 1526 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenkintown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.80 574th 1432 59.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jenkintown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.64 267th 1488 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jenkintown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.86 327th 1495 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jenkintown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.03 245th 1236 80.2%
2024 74.96 269th 1229 78.1%
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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 Jenkintown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 237 5 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1990 257 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 255 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 276 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 280 9 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 299 12 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 329 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 329 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 334 8 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 304 10 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 306 18 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 292 18 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 277 19 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 248 18 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 248 18 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 258 17 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 265 17 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 261 17 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 264 16 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 231 17 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 241 20 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 248 20 15 11 0 n/a n/a 1 295
2011 254 20 8 12 0 1 11 0 306
2012 262 18 14 13 0 1 15 0 323
2013 268 20 15 14 0 0 14 0 331
2014 284 22 12 13 0 0 19 0 350
2015 283 23 12 11 0 0 19 0 348
2016 280 34 8 11 1 0 18 0 352
2017 300 27 6 16 1 0 22 0 372
2018 291 36 4 22 1 0 23 0 377
2019 282 45 6 27 1 1 25 0 387
2020 296 40 6 25 1 1 27 0 396
2021 286 41 6 28 3 1 27 0 392
2022 287 38 8 32 3 0 32 0 400
2023 286 42 7 33 3 0 33 0 404

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 Jenkintown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 16.0 14.5 n/a
1989 253 19.7 12.8 n/a
1990 269 18.3 14.6 0
1991 265 18.4 14.4 n/a
1992 287 21.0 13.6 n/a
1993 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1994 317 17.4 18.2 n/a
1995 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
1996 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
1997 356 21.4 16.6 n/a
1998 328 21.6 15.2 n/a
1999 334 22.2 15.0 n/a
2000 320 22.6 14.2 6.3
2001 305 21.6 14.1 10.2
2002 277 20.4 13.6 7.2
2003 277 20.4 13.6 7.2
2004 287 20.0 14.4 6.6
2005 299 18.8 15.9 6.7
2006 297 18.9 15.7 10.4
2007 300 19.4 15.5 n/a
2008 268 21.4 12.5 n/a
2009 285 24.3 11.7 n/a
2010 295 23.4 12.5 10.5
2011 306 22.4 13.6 7.5
2012 323 23.7 13.5 12.1
2013 331 24.0 13.7 10
2014 350 24.5 14.2 13.1
2015 348 26.0 13.3 12.1
2016 352 27.0 13.0 14.5
2017 372 27.9 13.2 17.2
2018 377 28.9 13.0 14.9
2019 387 28.9 13.3 15
2020 396 29.9 13.2 16.7
2021 392 32.9 11.9 14.5
2022 400 31.9 12.5 15.5
2023 404 28.4 14.2 20

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 Jenkintown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 16.0 14.5 n/a
1989 253 19.7 12.8 n/a
1990 269 18.3 14.6 0
1991 265 18.4 14.4 n/a
1992 287 21.0 13.6 n/a
1993 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1994 317 17.4 18.2 n/a
1995 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
1996 349 20.6 16.9 n/a
1997 356 21.4 16.6 n/a
1998 328 21.6 15.2 n/a
1999 334 22.2 15.0 n/a
2000 320 22.6 14.2 6.3
2001 305 21.6 14.1 10.2
2002 277 20.4 13.6 7.2
2003 277 20.4 13.6 7.2
2004 287 20.0 14.4 6.6
2005 299 18.8 15.9 6.7
2006 297 18.9 15.7 10.4
2007 300 19.4 15.5 n/a
2008 268 21.4 12.5 n/a
2009 285 24.3 11.7 n/a
2010 295 23.4 12.5 10.5
2011 306 22.4 13.6 7.5
2012 323 23.7 13.5 12.1
2013 331 24.0 13.7 10
2014 350 24.5 14.2 13.1
2015 348 26.0 13.3 12.1
2016 352 27.0 13.0 14.5
2017 372 27.9 13.2 17.2
2018 377 28.9 13.0 14.9
2019 387 28.9 13.3 15
2020 396 29.9 13.2 16.7
2021 392 32.9 11.9 14.5
2022 400 31.9 12.5 15.5
2023 404 28.4 14.2 20

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 Jenkintown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (1.3%) $18,135 (98.7%) $18,382
2020 $443 (2.9%) $15,030 (97.1%) $15,473
2021 $935 (5.2%) $17,120 (94.8%) $18,055
2022 $464 (2.5%) $17,736 (97.5%) $18,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkintown Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 226th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jenkintown Elementary School)77.767.4
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Elementary School)79.673.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jenkintown Elementary School)59.554.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jenkintown Elementary School)88.184.2
 3.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Elementary School)6971.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jenkintown Elementary School)72.271.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Elementary School)77.767.9
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Jenkintown Elementary School)76.172.1
 4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkintown Elementary School)91.385.3
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Jenkintown Elementary School)71.966.4
 5.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jenkintown Elementary School)88.184.2
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jenkintown Elementary School)79.675.3
 4.3%
   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 Students387404
 4.4%
African American4542
 6.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic2733
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White282286
 1.4%
Two or More Races2533
 32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%20%
 5.1%


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Students who attend Jenkintown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jenkintown Middle/High School

Jenkintown Elementary School ranks 290th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Jenkintown Elementary School.

Students at Jenkintown Elementary School are 71% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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