York Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

York Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the North Penn School District. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and ability to support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

York Avenue Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with students outperforming the state and district averages on PSSA tests across multiple subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 61.8% of York Avenue students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 52.8% for the North Penn School District and 39.3% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school's performance is particularly impressive in PSSA Science, with 82.2% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (76.1%) and state (65.6%) averages. This consistent academic excellence is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of the school's teachers and administration.

While many nearby schools in the North Penn School District have a relatively homogeneous student population, York Avenue Elementary School stands out with a more diverse racial makeup. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 64.31% White, 4.59% African American, 12.37% Hispanic, and 6.36% Asian. Additionally, York Avenue has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.4% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to nearby schools like North Wales Elementary (25.32%) and Gwynedd Square Elementary (18.51%). Despite these socioeconomic challenges, York Avenue Elementary School continues to excel academically, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 York Ave
       Lansdale, PA  19446-3331


(215) 368-6002

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,646 Help


Students who attend York Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Penndale Middle School
High:    North Penn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details York Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the North Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details York Avenue Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North Penn School District. Student population at York Avenue Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at York Avenue Elementary School is 11.1, which is the lowest 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 York Avenue Elementary School is $22,646, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the North Penn School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

York Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks York Avenue Elementary School 398th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See York Avenue 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 110th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for York Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at York Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.15 573rd 1302 56.0%
2004 74.32 359th 1308 72.6%
2005 55.03 721st 1299 44.5%
2006 63.14 644th 1545 58.3%
2007 61.46 706th 1555 54.6%
2008 79.77 220th 1551 85.8%
2009 69.80 470th 1549 69.7%
2010 77.97 257th 1579 83.7%
2011 82.16 140th 1597 91.2%
2012 82.61 136th 1599 91.5%
2013 76.07 346th 1519 77.2%
2014 71.43 469th 1467 68.0%
2015 80.02 263rd 1474 82.2%
2016 85.83 145th 1554 90.7%
2017 81.24 264th 1547 82.9%
2018 78.46 308th 1530 79.9%
2019 77.67 340th 1544 78.0%
2021 72.41 402nd 1433 71.9%
2022 69.17 511th 1534 66.7%
2023 74.37 398th 1534 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at York Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.81 401st 1414 71.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at York Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.08 203rd 1043 80.5%
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Rank History for White students at York Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.35 362nd 1236 70.7%
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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.

York Avenue Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Open Quote Staff and students bullied my child unchecked for months, calling us almost every day with tales of her behavior and then subtly suggested she might need special Ed. Services. We pulled her out and never had one complaint about her behavior again. Not. One. She has also been on the honor roll every marking period since leaving this toxic place. If your child is gifted or creative in any way, never send them here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for York Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 6 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 306 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 339 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 315 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1992 263 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 261 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 248 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 304 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 304 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 281 7 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 266 18 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 252 19 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 244 15 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 230 17 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 195 18 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 195 18 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 194 16 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 190 15 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 216 14 41 12 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 215 17 38 16 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 213 18 52 8 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 221 32 44 11 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 229 25 45 14 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2011 248 25 41 9 0 0 0 0 323
2012 257 24 54 18 0 0 6 0 359
2013 253 26 60 24 0 2 10 0 375
2014 247 28 47 24 0 2 13 0 361
2015 252 25 30 28 0 2 10 0 347
2016 228 16 20 16 0 1 15 0 296
2017 215 19 16 16 0 1 13 0 280
2018 208 15 14 16 0 1 20 0 274
2019 184 14 17 15 0 1 21 0 252
2020 200 20 21 15 0 0 30 0 286
2021 164 13 21 17 0 0 36 0 251
2022 173 21 19 32 0 0 35 0 280
2023 182 13 18 35 0 0 35 0 283

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 York Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1989 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1990 349 19.0 18.3 0
1991 329 18.0 18.2 n/a
1992 278 21.0 13.2 n/a
1993 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1994 260 14.0 18.6 n/a
1995 321 16.0 20.1 n/a
1996 321 16.0 20.1 n/a
1997 301 16.0 18.8 n/a
1998 297 16.0 18.6 n/a
1999 282 15.0 18.8 n/a
2000 277 14.6 19.0 17
2001 272 15.6 17.4 19.9
2002 234 14.0 16.7 23.5
2003 234 14.0 16.7 23.5
2004 232 19.1 12.1 25.4
2005 222 16.9 13.1 24.8
2006 284 23.4 12.1 24.3
2007 287 18.3 15.7 20.6
2008 291 22.6 12.9 23.4
2009 308 21.1 14.6 25.6
2010 313 21.8 14.3 30.4
2011 323 22.1 14.5 28.8
2012 359 23.2 15.4 28.7
2013 375 24.5 15.2 38.4
2014 361 25.1 14.3 29.1
2015 347 27.0 12.8 35.7
2016 296 22.0 13.4 33.4
2017 280 20.1 13.8 37.1
2018 274 21.4 12.7 38.3
2019 252 22.0 11.4 39.3
2020 286 25.5 11.2 32.2
2021 251 25.1 10.0 43.8
2022 280 26.1 10.7 34.6
2023 283 25.4 11.1 42.4

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 York Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1989 318 17.0 18.7 n/a
1990 349 19.0 18.3 0
1991 329 18.0 18.2 n/a
1992 278 21.0 13.2 n/a
1993 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1994 260 14.0 18.6 n/a
1995 321 16.0 20.1 n/a
1996 321 16.0 20.1 n/a
1997 301 16.0 18.8 n/a
1998 297 16.0 18.6 n/a
1999 282 15.0 18.8 n/a
2000 277 14.6 19.0 17
2001 272 15.6 17.4 19.9
2002 234 14.0 16.7 23.5
2003 234 14.0 16.7 23.5
2004 232 19.1 12.1 25.4
2005 222 16.9 13.1 24.8
2006 284 23.4 12.1 24.3
2007 287 18.3 15.7 20.6
2008 291 22.6 12.9 23.4
2009 308 21.1 14.6 25.6
2010 313 21.8 14.3 30.4
2011 323 22.1 14.5 28.8
2012 359 23.2 15.4 28.7
2013 375 24.5 15.2 38.4
2014 361 25.1 14.3 29.1
2015 347 27.0 12.8 35.7
2016 296 22.0 13.4 33.4
2017 280 20.1 13.8 37.1
2018 274 21.4 12.7 38.3
2019 252 22.0 11.4 39.3
2020 286 25.5 11.2 32.2
2021 251 25.1 10.0 43.8
2022 280 26.1 10.7 34.6
2023 283 25.4 11.1 42.4

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 York Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $549 (2.7%) $19,769 (97.3%) $20,318
2020 $242 (1.2%) $19,596 (98.8%) $19,839
2021 $614 (2.8%) $21,319 (97.2%) $21,933
2022 $1,158 (5.1%) $21,488 (94.9%) $22,646

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

Impact of COVID-19 on York Avenue 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 340th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 398th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (York Avenue Elementary School)77.159.4
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (York Avenue Elementary School)74.362.2
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (York Avenue Elementary School)64.764.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (York Avenue Elementary School)88.382.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (York Avenue Elementary School)76.559.1
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (York Avenue Elementary School)5073.1
 23.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (York Avenue Elementary School)7573.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (York Avenue Elementary School)65.252.7
 12.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (York Avenue Elementary School)91.366.7
 24.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (York Avenue Elementary School)63.361.8
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (York Avenue Elementary School)88.382.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (York Avenue Elementary School)77.964.4
 13.5%
   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 Students252283
 12.3%
African American1413
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian1718
 5.9%
Hispanic1535
 133.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White184182
 1.1%
Two or More Races2135
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%42.4%
 3.1%


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Students at York Avenue Elementary School are 64% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

Students who attend York Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Penndale Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School

York Avenue Elementary School ranks 398th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended York Avenue Elementary 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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