Worcester Elementary School

Summary:

Worcester Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 420 students. The school is part of the Methacton School District, which is ranked 70 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Worcester Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 63 and 287 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, Worcester Elementary School outperformed the Methacton School District and the state of Pennsylvania in all PSSA subject areas, with particularly impressive proficiency rates in Math and Science.

While Worcester Elementary School consistently outperforms the Methacton School District and the state, some nearby schools within the North Penn School District, such as Walton Farm Elementary and Gwynedd Square Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, other nearby schools, like Eagleville Elementary and Paul V. Fly Elementary, have lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to Worcester Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-4

3017 Skippack Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446-5862

(610) 489-5000

District: Methacton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,511

Students who attend Worcester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arcola Intrmd School
	Skyview Upper Elementary School
High:	Methacton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Asian:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Worcester Elementary School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Methacton School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Asian (13.6%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Methacton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Worcester Elementary School is 12.9. 2 elementary schools in the Methacton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worcester Elementary School is $21,511, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Methacton School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Worcester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester Elementary School 63^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Worcester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Methacton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Methacton School District 70^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Worcester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	91.72	48^th	1302	96.3%
2004	76.88	304^th	1308	76.8%
2005	87.73	28^th	1299	97.8%
2006	85.39	83^rd	1545	94.6%
2007	87.96	40^th	1555	97.4%
2008	88.19	24^th	1551	98.5%
2009	83.88	88^th	1549	94.3%
2010	84.14	78^th	1579	95.1%
2011	79.06	235^th	1597	85.3%
2012	83.75	97^th	1599	93.9%
2013	83.74	110^th	1519	92.8%
2014	81.96	158^th	1467	89.2%
2015	89.21	64^th	1474	95.7%
2016	87.34	107^th	1554	93.1%
2017	85.20	164^th	1547	89.4%
2018	91.08	43^rd	1530	97.2%
2019	79.72	287^th	1544	81.4%
2021	89.20	98^th	1433	93.2%
2022	88.31	128^th	1534	91.7%
2023	88.29	131^st	1534	91.5%
2024	91.12	63^rd	1526	95.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.72	6^th	1414	99.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.53	116^th	1488	92.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.20	28^th	1043	97.3%
2024	90.39	66^th	1084	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.12	36^th	1495	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Worcester Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.96	188^th	1236	84.8%
2024	86.65	99^th	1229	91.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2011

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Enrollment information for Worcester Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	452	12	26	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2001	433	18	30	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2002	427	14	44	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2003	427	14	44	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2004	412	17	53	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2005	423	16	53	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
2006	390	18	54	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2007	407	20	58	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
2008	396	20	57	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2009	370	14	59	11	0	n/a	n/a	24	478
2010	377	17	71	16	0	n/a	n/a	32	513
2011	306	16	63	15	0	0	27	0	427
2012	292	12	68	10	0	0	26	0	408
2013	298	6	66	15	1	1	27	0	414
2014	306	10	62	13	1	1	25	0	418
2015	283	6	46	7	1	1	23	0	367
2016	275	11	54	5	1	1	21	0	368
2017	256	15	50	5	1	1	20	0	348
2018	300	15	61	6	1	0	26	0	409
2019	307	19	60	9	2	0	21	0	418
2020	306	21	50	17	2	0	24	0	420
2021	282	20	47	20	1	0	21	0	391
2022	295	17	44	19	1	0	28	0	404
2023	293	21	57	19	1	0	29	0	420

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 Worcester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	493	28.0	17.6	2.2
2001	486	29.0	16.8	2.5
2002	490	30.5	16.1	1.6
2003	490	30.5	16.1	1.6
2004	490	32.5	15.1	1.8
2005	501	32.0	15.7	1.6
2006	470	29.0	16.2	1.5
2007	491	32.5	15.1	1.8
2008	482	38.0	12.7	1.2
2009	478	35.3	13.5	2.2
2010	513	35.2	14.5	2.7
2011	427	30.5	14.0	4.2
2012	408	29.8	13.6	6.4
2013	414	28.7	14.4	6.5
2014	418	29.3	14.2	6.7
2015	367	27.0	13.5	7.6
2016	368	29.0	12.6	10.6
2017	348	28.8	12.0	12.9
2018	409	31.8	12.8	8.1
2019	418	30.5	13.7	4.8
2020	420	29.9	14.0	11.9
2021	391	29.4	13.2	13
2022	404	29.9	13.5	13.6
2023	420	32.4	12.9	13.3

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 Worcester Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	493	28.0	17.6	2.2
2001	486	29.0	16.8	2.5
2002	490	30.5	16.1	1.6
2003	490	30.5	16.1	1.6
2004	490	32.5	15.1	1.8
2005	501	32.0	15.7	1.6
2006	470	29.0	16.2	1.5
2007	491	32.5	15.1	1.8
2008	482	38.0	12.7	1.2
2009	478	35.3	13.5	2.2
2010	513	35.2	14.5	2.7
2011	427	30.5	14.0	4.2
2012	408	29.8	13.6	6.4
2013	414	28.7	14.4	6.5
2014	418	29.3	14.2	6.7
2015	367	27.0	13.5	7.6
2016	368	29.0	12.6	10.6
2017	348	28.8	12.0	12.9
2018	409	31.8	12.8	8.1
2019	418	30.5	13.7	4.8
2020	420	29.9	14.0	11.9
2021	391	29.4	13.2	13
2022	404	29.9	13.5	13.6
2023	420	32.4	12.9	13.3

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 Worcester Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$29 (0.2%)	$17,994 (99.8%)	$18,023
2020	$69 (0.4%)	$18,845 (99.6%)	$18,914
2021	$235 (1.0%)	$22,296 (99.0%)	$22,531
2022	$270 (1.3%)	$21,241 (98.7%)	$21,511

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Worcester Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 131^st of 1534 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Worcester Elementary School)	69.9	85.2	15.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worcester Elementary School)	80.6	85.2	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Worcester Elementary School)	67	77.5	10.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Worcester Elementary School)	93.9	89.9	4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester Elementary School)	81.4	72.2	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Worcester Elementary School)	68.6	81.2	12.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Worcester Elementary School)	93.9	89.9	4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester Elementary School)	81	78.3	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	418	420	0.5%
African American	19	21	10.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	60	57	5%
Hispanic	9	19	111.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	307	293	4.6%
Two or More Races	21	29	38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.8%	13.3%	8.5%

Schools Near Worcester Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Worcester Elementary School	Public	K-4	3017 Skippack Pike	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	Methacton School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-5000	420	32	12.9	13.3%	293 (69.8%)	21 (5.0%)	19 (4.5%)	57 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	91.1	63^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	95.9%		88.3	131^st of 1534 public elementary schools	91.5%	68	81.9	90.3			85.9	98.8	98.8	80.6	77.1			78.9	$21,511	$270	$21,241
General Nash Elementary School	Public	K-6	1560 Liberty Bell Dr	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 368-2407	475	35	13.3	20.4%	325 (68.4%)	29 (6.1%)	5 (1.1%)	68 (14.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.7%)	84.3	200^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.9%		88.6	122^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	92.0%	78	80.6	76.3	60.6	69.5	71.8	90.8	90.8	74.2	57.9	75.7	83.1	71.8	$18,033	$723	$17,310
Gwynedd Square Elementary School	Public	K-6	1641 Supplee Rd	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 855-4331	616	47	13.1	18.5%	353 (57.3%)	54 (8.8%)	23 (3.7%)	138 (22.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.5%)	83.7	214^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.0%		82	244^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.1%	30	72.1	75.6	71.2	79.7	74.8	95.2	95.2	61.6	59.2	75.9	83.5	69.5	$17,978	$741	$17,237
Paul V Fly Elementary School	Public	K-4	2920 Potshop Rd	Norristown	19403	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 630-0380	452	32	13.9	100.0%	98 (21.7%)	118 (26.1%)	157 (34.7%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (14.8%)	43.5	970^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.4%		45.7	939^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.8%	31	48.9	48.1			48.5	78.5	78.5	44.5	40.5			42.6	$22,212	$2,289	$19,923
Stony Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1721 Yost Rd	Blue Bell	19422	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8108	647	45	14.5	15.6%	395 (61.1%)	31 (4.8%)	29 (4.5%)	143 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.4%)	91.7	50^th of 1526 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.7	10^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%	40	79.7	85.7	87.5		84.1	92.4	92.4	83.9	81.7	83.7		83.1	$25,940	$734	$25,206
Walton Farm Elementary School	Public	K-6	1610 Allentown Rd	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 855-8800	573	40	14.1	34.4%	328 (57.2%)	48 (8.4%)	27 (4.7%)	119 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.9%)	81.6	250^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.6%		77.7	323^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.9%	73	69.7	73.9	57.9	53.4	63.6	93.2	93.2	69.7	67.1	70.1	72.6	69.8	$18,514	$736	$17,778
Inglewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	1313 Allentown Road	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-2992	422	35	12.0	44.1%	215 (50.9%)	43 (10.2%)	38 (9.0%)	96 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)	66.1	567^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.8%		65.2	593^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	61.3%	26	62.3	72.3	37.7	54.4	57.2	92.6	92.6	53.3	59.3	37.8	61.4	53.7	$20,611	$1,157	$19,454
York Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 York Ave	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-6002	283	25	11.1	42.4%	182 (64.3%)	13 (4.6%)	35 (12.4%)	18 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.4%)	75.3	386^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.7%		74.4	398^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.1%	12	69.0	65.8	53.5	66.6	62.8	89.5	89.5	62.1	63.2	58.2	70.3	62.8	$22,646	$1,158	$21,489
Skippack Elementary School	Public	K-5	4081 Heckler Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-6060	583	44	13.3	12.5%	468 (80.3%)	28 (4.8%)	24 (4.1%)	42 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.4%)	85.5	182^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	88.1%		90.8	78^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	104	61.2	77.6	73.1		70.5	93.6	93.6	70.4	83.9	86.0		79.9	$18,316	$482	$17,834
North Wales Elementary School	Public	K-6	201 Summit St	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 699-4471	462	35	13.2	25.3%	326 (70.6%)	18 (3.9%)	26 (5.6%)	41 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.8%)	81	261^st of 1526 public elementary schools	82.9%		78.6	316^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.4%	55	69.0	72.1	50.0	62.5	63.9	93.4	93.4	62.0	71.4	67.9	81.9	71.0	$18,438	$740	$17,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester Elementary School

Is Worcester Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Worcester Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63^rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Worcester Elementary School?

Students at Worcester Elementary School are 70% White, 14% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Worcester Elementary School in?

Methacton School District

How many students attend Worcester Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Worcester Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Worcester Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Arcola Intrmd School
Middle : Skyview Upper Elementary School
High : Methacton High School

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