Knapp Elementary School

Summary:

Knapp 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. With a diverse student population, Knapp has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperformed state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in Science.

Knapp Elementary School's academic performance is noteworthy, with students scoring well above the state and district averages on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests in both Math and English Language Arts. The school's Science proficiency rate of 86% is significantly higher than the state (65.6%) and district (76.1%) averages. Knapp also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% for English Language Learners and the top 25% for students with disabilities. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 may contribute to its ability to provide individualized attention and support.

While Knapp Elementary School serves a higher proportion of students from lower-income families compared to nearby schools in the North Penn School District, it has maintained strong academic performance. This suggests the school's dedication and effective educational practices, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges. When compared to other schools in the district, Knapp's performance in Science stands out, despite slightly lower rankings in Math and English Language Arts compared to Montgomery Elementary School and Gwynedd Square Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 698 Knapp Road
       Lansdale, PA  19446-2957


(215) 368-2054

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,198 Help


Students who attend Knapp Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.7%
Asian:
20.6%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knapp Elementary School ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th 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 73.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Knapp Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), Asian (20.6%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knapp 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 Knapp Elementary School is $19,198, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the North Penn School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Knapp Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knapp Elementary School 430th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Knapp Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Knapp Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.44 699th 1302 46.3%
2004 83.56 175th 1308 86.6%
2005 56.54 694th 1299 46.6%
2006 69.16 492nd 1545 68.2%
2007 69.55 490th 1555 68.5%
2008 68.12 537th 1551 65.4%
2009 68.58 503rd 1549 67.5%
2010 68.41 536th 1579 66.1%
2011 68.80 535th 1597 66.5%
2012 72.98 455th 1599 71.5%
2013 70.30 487th 1519 67.9%
2014 73.96 392nd 1467 73.3%
2015 75.39 357th 1474 75.8%
2016 60.52 741st 1554 52.3%
2017 55.86 820th 1547 47.0%
2018 56.98 791st 1530 48.3%
2019 57.84 776th 1544 49.7%
2021 63.34 561st 1433 60.9%
2022 55.84 774th 1534 49.5%
2023 73.02 430th 1534 72.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.92 11th 196 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.69 262nd 1414 81.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.87 114th 1043 89.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.70 116th 160 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at Knapp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.74 147th 1236 88.1%
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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 Knapp Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 14 32 10 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1989 320 14 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 345 14 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 350 10 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1992 361 11 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 351 13 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1994 371 12 28 4 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 398 12 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 398 12 39 5 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 410 20 40 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 399 24 48 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 403 30 47 9 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 457 33 50 17 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 448 40 62 22 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 428 42 88 18 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 428 42 88 18 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 464 37 113 22 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2005 438 39 131 20 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 427 41 131 21 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2007 403 55 143 22 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2008 398 63 136 27 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 382 73 142 26 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 349 61 152 21 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2011 349 63 173 36 1 0 0 0 622
2012 313 43 191 39 0 0 6 0 592
2013 300 52 186 38 0 0 19 0 595
2014 301 57 189 41 0 4 31 0 623
2015 306 71 196 45 0 2 39 0 659
2016 272 74 130 40 0 2 40 0 558
2017 281 79 125 54 1 2 41 0 583
2018 274 76 121 60 0 2 45 0 578
2019 259 71 128 60 0 3 46 0 567
2020 275 83 129 47 0 3 62 0 599
2021 264 73 104 47 0 1 54 0 543
2022 271 63 113 58 1 0 56 0 562
2023 281 63 124 74 1 1 58 0 602

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 Knapp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 29.0 12.5 n/a
1989 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1990 390 29.0 13.4 0
1991 399 29.0 13.7 n/a
1992 401 32.0 12.5 n/a
1993 389 25.5 15.3 n/a
1994 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1995 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1996 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1997 473 25.0 18.9 n/a
1998 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
1999 489 28.0 17.5 n/a
2000 558 37.0 15.1 17.2
2001 573 35.0 16.4 16.2
2002 576 30.0 19.2 14.1
2003 576 30.0 19.2 14.1
2004 636 39.8 16.0 14.2
2005 628 39.0 16.1 12.9
2006 620 39.8 15.6 20.6
2007 623 36.0 17.3 22.8
2008 624 40.7 15.3 23.6
2009 623 38.4 16.2 24.1
2010 583 40.2 14.5 25.6
2011 622 40.7 15.2 29.7
2012 592 42.2 14.0 25.7
2013 595 40.0 14.8 33.3
2014 623 39.3 15.8 28.4
2015 659 44.0 14.9 36.1
2016 558 40.0 13.9 48.7
2017 583 42.5 13.7 53.7
2018 578 38.4 15.0 56.2
2019 567 45.6 12.4 55.6
2020 599 48.0 12.4 45.4
2021 543 45.7 11.8 56.4
2022 562 47.7 11.7 46.8
2023 602 46.1 13.0 57.8

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 Knapp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 29.0 12.5 n/a
1989 368 29.0 12.6 n/a
1990 390 29.0 13.4 0
1991 399 29.0 13.7 n/a
1992 401 32.0 12.5 n/a
1993 389 25.5 15.3 n/a
1994 415 30.0 13.8 n/a
1995 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1996 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1997 473 25.0 18.9 n/a
1998 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
1999 489 28.0 17.5 n/a
2000 558 37.0 15.1 17.2
2001 573 35.0 16.4 16.2
2002 576 30.0 19.2 14.1
2003 576 30.0 19.2 14.1
2004 636 39.8 16.0 14.2
2005 628 39.0 16.1 12.9
2006 620 39.8 15.6 20.6
2007 623 36.0 17.3 22.8
2008 624 40.7 15.3 23.6
2009 623 38.4 16.2 24.1
2010 583 40.2 14.5 25.6
2011 622 40.7 15.2 29.7
2012 592 42.2 14.0 25.7
2013 595 40.0 14.8 33.3
2014 623 39.3 15.8 28.4
2015 659 44.0 14.9 36.1
2016 558 40.0 13.9 48.7
2017 583 42.5 13.7 53.7
2018 578 38.4 15.0 56.2
2019 567 45.6 12.4 55.6
2020 599 48.0 12.4 45.4
2021 543 45.7 11.8 56.4
2022 562 47.7 11.7 46.8
2023 602 46.1 13.0 57.8

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 Knapp Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $552 (3.2%) $16,880 (96.8%) $17,433
2020 $247 (1.4%) $17,409 (98.6%) $17,656
2021 $621 (3.2%) $18,552 (96.8%) $19,173
2022 $1,145 (6.0%) $18,052 (94.0%) $19,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knapp Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 776th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 430th of 1534 Elementary schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Knapp Elementary School)34.661.2
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Elementary School)43.166
 22.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Knapp Elementary School)64.368.8
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Knapp Elementary School)86.386
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Elementary School)75.773.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Knapp Elementary School)40.729.2
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Elementary School)56.863.7
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Knapp Elementary School)46.655.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Elementary School)72.376.2
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Knapp Elementary School)47.454.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Knapp Elementary School)86.386
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knapp Elementary School)63.569.2
 5.7%
   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 Students567602
 6.2%
African American7163
 11.3%
American Indian01
Asian128124
 3.1%
Hispanic6074
 23.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White259281
 8.5%
Two or More Races4658
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%57.8%
 2.3%


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Knapp Elementary School ranks 430th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 602 students attended Knapp Elementary School.

Students at Knapp Elementary School are 47% White, 21% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races.


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