Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Summary:

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in North Wales, PA, serving 604 students in grades K-6 and 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.

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School has consistently performed well on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state average. However, when compared to nearby schools within the North Penn School District, such as Walton Farm Elementary School and Bridle Path Elementary School, Gwyn-Nor's performance is generally on par with or slightly below its counterparts. The school's performance on PSSA tests has also fluctuated over the years, ranking as high as 292 out of 1,474 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year and as low as 568 out of 1,526 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School's free and reduced lunch rates, which have ranged from 27.65% to 34.91% over the past few years, indicate that a significant portion of the student population comes from lower-income households. This could be a contributing factor to the school's performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 13.2 to 14.3 over the past few years, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining adequate staffing levels, and its spending per student, while relatively consistent, may not be keeping pace with the needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 139 Hancock Road
       North Wales, PA  19454-2299


(215) 368-7105

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
568th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,806 Help


Students who attend Gwyn-Nor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennbrook Middle School
High:    North Penn Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Asian:
28.6%
African American:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gwyn-Nor Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% 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 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Asian (28.6%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest 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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is $17,806, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the North Penn School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwyn-Nor Elementary School 568th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gwyn-Nor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.22 272nd 1302 79.1%
2004 81.65 220th 1308 83.2%
2005 79.45 207th 1299 84.1%
2006 76.62 312th 1545 79.8%
2007 78.04 283rd 1555 81.8%
2008 79.29 228th 1551 85.3%
2009 79.90 206th 1549 86.7%
2010 76.84 294th 1579 81.4%
2011 74.53 357th 1597 77.6%
2012 75.94 357th 1599 77.7%
2013 80.69 209th 1519 86.2%
2014 74.87 362nd 1467 75.3%
2015 78.57 292nd 1474 80.2%
2016 72.09 459th 1554 70.5%
2017 71.05 486th 1547 68.6%
2018 68.47 546th 1530 64.3%
2019 76.82 362nd 1544 76.6%
2021 68.72 458th 1433 68.0%
2022 76.00 361st 1534 76.5%
2023 77.46 330th 1534 78.5%
2024 66.06 568th 1526 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.11 396th 1414 72.0%
2024 44.82 876th 1432 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.17 544th 1488 63.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.92 118th 1043 88.7%
2024 58.95 373rd 1084 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.60 580th 1495 61.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.98 82nd 160 48.8%
2024 49.18 105th 168 37.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.88 158th 437 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.86 355th 1236 71.3%
2024 55.46 564th 1229 54.1%
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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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 17 48 6 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1989 489 19 71 3 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 503 31 74 11 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 497 32 85 6 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1992 388 28 80 9 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 442 22 83 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 461 22 74 10 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1995 488 32 71 7 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 488 32 71 7 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 508 26 91 8 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 513 29 103 13 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 507 40 108 12 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 459 24 86 9 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 456 24 88 13 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2002 400 34 97 12 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 400 34 97 12 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 398 36 106 16 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 404 39 109 18 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 394 54 115 18 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 399 51 126 19 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 380 46 147 23 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2009 356 47 151 28 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 370 56 151 31 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2011 346 55 145 42 0 0 0 0 588
2012 333 63 153 38 0 0 3 0 590
2013 327 55 156 42 0 0 9 0 589
2014 319 53 164 32 0 0 23 0 591
2015 312 58 159 31 0 0 21 0 581
2016 323 64 171 38 0 1 21 0 618
2017 331 57 160 45 0 1 25 0 619
2018 312 56 157 51 0 1 31 0 608
2019 282 49 152 45 1 1 31 0 561
2020 292 45 149 39 0 0 55 0 580
2021 295 47 144 30 1 0 53 0 570
2022 291 60 161 35 1 1 37 0 586
2023 293 58 173 40 1 1 38 0 604

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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 29.0 17.3 n/a
1989 582 35.0 16.6 n/a
1990 620 34.0 18.2 0
1991 621 38.0 16.3 n/a
1992 505 30.0 16.8 n/a
1993 556 32.0 17.4 n/a
1994 567 30.0 18.9 n/a
1995 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1996 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1997 634 34.0 18.6 n/a
1998 659 34.0 19.4 n/a
1999 668 33.5 19.9 n/a
2000 578 32.0 18.1 4
2001 581 33.0 17.6 5.3
2002 543 28.5 19.1 7.2
2003 543 28.5 19.1 7.2
2004 556 29.3 19.0 5
2005 570 27.8 20.5 6.8
2006 582 37.8 15.4 7.4
2007 595 37.1 16.0 6.4
2008 596 39.7 15.0 6.4
2009 582 38.1 15.3 7.6
2010 608 41.0 14.8 9.7
2011 588 39.6 14.8 10.9
2012 590 36.4 16.1 10.3
2013 589 35.5 16.5 13.8
2014 591 36.6 16.1 15.6
2015 581 35.0 16.6 19.3
2016 618 36.0 17.1 24.8
2017 619 38.4 16.1 27.3
2018 608 39.8 15.2 31.7
2019 561 38.5 14.5 31.9
2020 580 43.3 13.3 27.9
2021 570 42.9 13.2 34.9
2022 586 43.3 13.5 27.6
2023 604 42.2 14.3 33.9

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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 504 29.0 17.3 n/a
1989 582 35.0 16.6 n/a
1990 620 34.0 18.2 0
1991 621 38.0 16.3 n/a
1992 505 30.0 16.8 n/a
1993 556 32.0 17.4 n/a
1994 567 30.0 18.9 n/a
1995 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1996 599 34.0 17.6 n/a
1997 634 34.0 18.6 n/a
1998 659 34.0 19.4 n/a
1999 668 33.5 19.9 n/a
2000 578 32.0 18.1 4
2001 581 33.0 17.6 5.3
2002 543 28.5 19.1 7.2
2003 543 28.5 19.1 7.2
2004 556 29.3 19.0 5
2005 570 27.8 20.5 6.8
2006 582 37.8 15.4 7.4
2007 595 37.1 16.0 6.4
2008 596 39.7 15.0 6.4
2009 582 38.1 15.3 7.6
2010 608 41.0 14.8 9.7
2011 588 39.6 14.8 10.9
2012 590 36.4 16.1 10.3
2013 589 35.5 16.5 13.8
2014 591 36.6 16.1 15.6
2015 581 35.0 16.6 19.3
2016 618 36.0 17.1 24.8
2017 619 38.4 16.1 27.3
2018 608 39.8 15.2 31.7
2019 561 38.5 14.5 31.9
2020 580 43.3 13.3 27.9
2021 570 42.9 13.2 34.9
2022 586 43.3 13.5 27.6
2023 604 42.2 14.3 33.9

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 Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (1.0%) $16,965 (99.0%) $17,134
2020 $238 (1.4%) $17,053 (98.6%) $17,292
2021 $615 (3.6%) $16,483 (96.4%) $17,098
2022 $744 (4.2%) $17,062 (95.8%) $17,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gwyn-Nor 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 362nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 330th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)69.764
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)77.758.1
 19.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)43.575
 31.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)90.389.7
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)80.773.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)57.554.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)82.766.1
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)5548
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)79.875.6
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)5760.3
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)90.389.7
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gwyn-Nor Elementary School)80.368.3
 12%
   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 Students561604
 7.7%
African American4958
 18.4%
American Indian11
Asian152173
 13.8%
Hispanic4540
 11.1%
Pacific Islander11
White282293
 3.9%
Two or More Races3138
 22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%33.9%
 2%


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Students who attend Gwyn-Nor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pennbrook Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School

Students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School are 49% White, 29% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School ranks 568th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Gwyn-Nor Elementary School.


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