Kulp Elementary School

Summary:

Kulp Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hatfield, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 554 students. It is part of the North Penn School District, which is ranked 141 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Kulp Elementary's academic performance, as measured by PSSA proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages, the school stands out in one key area: its Science proficiency rates (85.8%) are significantly higher than the district (77.7%) and state (65.8%) averages. However, the school's Math (52.6%) and English Language Arts (54%) proficiency rates are below the district (53.4% and 63.4%) and state (40.4% and 53%) averages. This disparity may be attributed to the school's higher percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students and disabled students compared to the district. To support these students, Kulp Elementary spends more per student ($17,855) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13 students per teacher) than the district average.

When compared to nearby Gwynedd Square Elementary, Walton Farm Elementary, and Bridle Path Elementary, Kulp's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. However, the school's commitment to supporting its unique student population through increased resources and a lower student-teacher ratio suggests a focus on addressing these challenges and improving outcomes for its students over time.


Detail:

Public K-6

 801 Cowpath Rd
       Hatfield, PA  19440-2699


(215) 368-3061

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
668th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,855 Help


Students who attend Kulp Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennfield Middle School
High:    North Penn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.2%
Asian:
16.8%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kulp Elementary School ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the North Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Asian (16.8%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kulp Elementary School is 13, which is the 4th best among 13 elementary schools in the North Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kulp Elementary School is $17,855. 11 elementary schools in the North Penn School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kulp Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kulp Elementary School 668th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kulp Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Penn School District 141st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kulp Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.35 229th 1302 82.4%
2004 66.94 495th 1308 62.2%
2005 60.93 608th 1299 53.2%
2006 63.94 617th 1545 60.1%
2007 66.77 568th 1555 63.5%
2008 67.86 542nd 1551 65.1%
2009 70.63 448th 1549 71.1%
2010 77.37 279th 1579 82.3%
2011 72.88 408th 1597 74.5%
2012 66.79 639th 1599 60.0%
2013 72.63 432nd 1519 71.6%
2014 65.49 600th 1467 59.1%
2015 81.44 235th 1474 84.1%
2016 75.78 367th 1554 76.4%
2017 74.10 404th 1547 73.9%
2018 66.01 609th 1530 60.2%
2019 62.27 679th 1544 56.0%
2021 67.11 489th 1433 65.9%
2022 76.73 352nd 1534 77.1%
2023 70.83 476th 1534 69.0%
2024 61.78 668th 1526 56.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.96 567th 1414 59.9%
2024 55.31 682nd 1432 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.39 755th 1488 49.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.19 240th 1043 77.0%
2024 73.13 211th 1084 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.10 546th 1495 63.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.06 37th 160 76.9%
2024 61.66 86th 168 48.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kulp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.21 461st 1236 62.7%
2024 52.12 614th 1229 50.0%
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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 Kulp Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 8 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 426 13 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 426 20 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 430 25 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 420 22 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 433 20 26 11 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 434 16 20 12 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 486 16 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 486 16 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 497 12 39 11 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 456 9 44 11 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 471 12 35 9 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2000 430 17 36 10 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 420 14 42 9 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 380 23 42 14 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 380 23 42 14 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 371 22 41 9 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 370 22 47 7 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 356 16 63 17 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 344 18 75 16 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 323 25 71 19 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 301 27 69 13 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2010 290 34 75 13 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 327 40 97 20 0 0 0 0 484
2012 320 40 86 22 0 2 8 0 478
2013 334 45 95 26 0 1 14 0 515
2014 314 47 81 32 0 1 19 0 494
2015 322 49 86 39 0 0 28 0 524
2016 335 40 88 42 0 0 28 0 533
2017 327 44 87 46 2 0 40 0 546
2018 304 54 91 47 1 0 35 0 532
2019 292 47 82 48 0 0 41 0 510
2020 312 52 96 31 1 0 50 0 542
2021 301 61 99 37 3 0 53 0 554
2022 325 47 101 44 4 0 53 0 574
2023 295 48 93 58 4 0 56 0 554

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kulp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 25.0 18.2 n/a
1989 460 25.0 18.4 n/a
1990 475 29.0 16.3 0
1991 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1992 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1993 490 24.0 20.4 n/a
1994 482 24.0 20.1 n/a
1995 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1996 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1997 559 28.5 19.6 n/a
1998 520 28.5 18.2 n/a
1999 527 29.0 18.2 n/a
2000 493 27.5 17.9 5.7
2001 485 27.5 17.6 5.6
2002 459 24.5 18.7 9.2
2003 459 24.5 18.7 9.2
2004 443 24.7 17.9 6.1
2005 446 24.4 18.3 9.4
2006 452 26.8 16.9 10.4
2007 453 22.5 20.1 8.8
2008 438 28.8 15.2 11.2
2009 410 31.2 13.1 16.3
2010 412 30.7 13.4 18.7
2011 484 34.4 14.0 21.3
2012 478 34.5 13.8 18.2
2013 515 35.4 14.5 25.8
2014 494 34.0 14.5 24.5
2015 524 35.0 14.9 30.2
2016 533 37.0 14.4 36
2017 546 36.4 14.9 36.6
2018 532 38.3 13.8 38.9
2019 510 41.5 12.2 34.3
2020 542 41.2 13.1 25.6
2021 554 41.2 13.4 34.8
2022 574 41.6 13.7 31.9
2023 554 42.4 13.0 37

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 Kulp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 25.0 18.2 n/a
1989 460 25.0 18.4 n/a
1990 475 29.0 16.3 0
1991 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1992 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1993 490 24.0 20.4 n/a
1994 482 24.0 20.1 n/a
1995 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1996 541 28.0 19.3 n/a
1997 559 28.5 19.6 n/a
1998 520 28.5 18.2 n/a
1999 527 29.0 18.2 n/a
2000 493 27.5 17.9 5.7
2001 485 27.5 17.6 5.6
2002 459 24.5 18.7 9.2
2003 459 24.5 18.7 9.2
2004 443 24.7 17.9 6.1
2005 446 24.4 18.3 9.4
2006 452 26.8 16.9 10.4
2007 453 22.5 20.1 8.8
2008 438 28.8 15.2 11.2
2009 410 31.2 13.1 16.3
2010 412 30.7 13.4 18.7
2011 484 34.4 14.0 21.3
2012 478 34.5 13.8 18.2
2013 515 35.4 14.5 25.8
2014 494 34.0 14.5 24.5
2015 524 35.0 14.9 30.2
2016 533 37.0 14.4 36
2017 546 36.4 14.9 36.6
2018 532 38.3 13.8 38.9
2019 510 41.5 12.2 34.3
2020 542 41.2 13.1 25.6
2021 554 41.2 13.4 34.8
2022 574 41.6 13.7 31.9
2023 554 42.4 13.0 37

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kulp Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $559 (3.1%) $17,363 (96.9%) $17,922
2020 $238 (1.4%) $17,186 (98.6%) $17,424
2021 $616 (3.5%) $16,788 (96.5%) $17,403
2022 $1,141 (6.4%) $16,714 (93.6%) $17,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kulp Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 679th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 476th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kulp Elementary School)70.771
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kulp Elementary School)7658
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kulp Elementary School)41.362
 20.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kulp Elementary School)85.382.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kulp Elementary School)65.358.8
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Kulp Elementary School)41.249.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kulp Elementary School)63.262.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Kulp Elementary School)43.947
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kulp Elementary School)70.968.2
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Kulp Elementary School)49.557.9
 8.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kulp Elementary School)85.382.2
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kulp Elementary School)6961.6
 7.4%
   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 Students510554
 8.6%
African American4748
 2.1%
American Indian04
Asian8293
 13.4%
Hispanic4858
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White292295
 1%
Two or More Races4156
 36.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%37%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kulp Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Kulp Elementary School.

Students at Kulp Elementary School are 53% White, 17% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American.

Kulp Elementary School ranks 668th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Pennfield Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School


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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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