Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Summary:

Gwynedd Square Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serving 616 students in grades K-6 and part of the North Penn School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and district averages in academic achievement, boasts a diverse student population, and provides a quality education to students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, Gwynedd Square Elementary School shines, with 68.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 72.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district and state averages. This consistent excellence is reflected in the school's statewide ranking of 244 out of 1,534 schools and its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Kulp Elementary School and Knapp Elementary School have lower proficiency rates and rankings.

Gwynedd Square Elementary School's diverse student population is another strength, with a student body that is 57.31% White, 22.4% Asian, 8.77% African American, 3.73% Hispanic, and 7.47% two or more races. This diversity is higher than many surrounding schools in the North Penn School District. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the district and state averages, suggesting it provides a high-quality education to students from a range of backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1641 Supplee Rd
       Lansdale, PA  19446-5466


(215) 855-4331

District: North Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,978 Help


Students who attend Gwynedd Square Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
Asian:
22.4%
African American:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Gwynedd Square Elementary School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd 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 82.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Asian (22.4%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gwynedd Square Elementary School is 13.1. 6 elementary schools in the North Penn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gwynedd Square Elementary School employs 46.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gwynedd Square Elementary School is $17,978. 9 elementary schools in the North Penn School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gwynedd Square Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwynedd Square Elementary School 244th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gwynedd Square 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 Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.15 252nd 1302 80.6%
2004 84.07 167th 1308 87.2%
2005 89.69 15th 1299 98.8%
2006 90.10 11th 1545 99.3%
2007 90.47 11th 1555 99.3%
2008 87.66 33rd 1551 97.9%
2009 89.16 5th 1549 99.7%
2010 87.34 23rd 1579 98.5%
2011 85.79 53rd 1597 96.7%
2012 82.72 128th 1599 92.0%
2013 83.12 128th 1519 91.6%
2014 80.72 199th 1467 86.4%
2015 83.40 192nd 1474 87.0%
2016 86.19 134th 1554 91.4%
2017 85.01 170th 1547 89.0%
2018 80.74 263rd 1530 82.8%
2019 84.89 169th 1544 89.1%
2021 84.74 168th 1433 88.3%
2022 81.29 268th 1534 82.5%
2023 82.02 244th 1534 84.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.84 461st 1414 67.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.20 180th 1043 82.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.39 52nd 160 67.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.85 145th 437 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.64 209th 1236 83.1%
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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 Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 547 18 40 8 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 559 28 44 8 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1994 556 26 38 7 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1995 595 13 42 4 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 595 13 42 4 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 592 17 41 3 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 586 19 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 548 25 49 2 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 556 23 76 5 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 564 30 78 9 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2002 512 32 80 12 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 512 32 80 12 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 484 21 80 8 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 456 23 84 6 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2006 397 23 73 12 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 385 24 70 15 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 415 24 70 18 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 434 22 89 18 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 423 33 97 17 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 430 25 92 24 1 0 0 0 572
2012 415 34 88 32 1 0 5 0 575
2013 409 34 96 29 1 0 8 0 577
2014 400 37 99 25 1 0 12 0 574
2015 384 31 107 23 1 0 22 0 568
2016 383 32 117 22 1 0 28 0 583
2017 372 35 123 21 2 0 33 0 586
2018 347 41 132 20 4 0 36 0 580
2019 334 42 128 19 3 0 40 0 566
2020 341 41 130 6 3 0 45 0 566
2021 329 47 129 9 2 0 44 0 560
2022 339 54 138 15 3 0 50 0 599
2023 353 54 138 23 2 0 46 0 616

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 614 35.0 17.5 n/a
1993 640 31.5 20.3 n/a
1994 628 32.0 19.6 n/a
1995 655 34.5 19.0 n/a
1996 655 34.5 19.0 n/a
1997 653 37.0 17.6 n/a
1998 656 37.5 17.5 n/a
1999 624 38.0 16.4 n/a
2000 660 37.1 17.8 3.5
2001 681 39.1 17.4 4.1
2002 636 33.0 19.3 4.1
2003 636 33.0 19.3 4.1
2004 593 37.5 15.8 3.7
2005 569 35.6 16.0 4.6
2006 505 31.0 16.3 4
2007 494 27.1 18.2 4.3
2008 528 34.3 15.4 7.4
2009 563 37.4 15.1 6.9
2010 570 35.8 15.9 7.4
2011 572 36.8 15.5 7.5
2012 575 37.9 15.1 6.3
2013 577 35.8 16.1 10.9
2014 574 37.3 15.3 11.7
2015 568 39.0 14.5 12.1
2016 583 40.0 14.5 13.9
2017 586 40.1 14.6 16
2018 580 39.5 14.6 17.6
2019 566 41.8 13.5 18.6
2020 566 41.7 13.5 12.7
2021 560 41.4 13.5 13.4
2022 599 45.4 13.1 14
2023 616 46.7 13.1 18.5

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 Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 614 35.0 17.5 n/a
1993 640 31.5 20.3 n/a
1994 628 32.0 19.6 n/a
1995 655 34.5 19.0 n/a
1996 655 34.5 19.0 n/a
1997 653 37.0 17.6 n/a
1998 656 37.5 17.5 n/a
1999 624 38.0 16.4 n/a
2000 660 37.1 17.8 3.5
2001 681 39.1 17.4 4.1
2002 636 33.0 19.3 4.1
2003 636 33.0 19.3 4.1
2004 593 37.5 15.8 3.7
2005 569 35.6 16.0 4.6
2006 505 31.0 16.3 4
2007 494 27.1 18.2 4.3
2008 528 34.3 15.4 7.4
2009 563 37.4 15.1 6.9
2010 570 35.8 15.9 7.4
2011 572 36.8 15.5 7.5
2012 575 37.9 15.1 6.3
2013 577 35.8 16.1 10.9
2014 574 37.3 15.3 11.7
2015 568 39.0 14.5 12.1
2016 583 40.0 14.5 13.9
2017 586 40.1 14.6 16
2018 580 39.5 14.6 17.6
2019 566 41.8 13.5 18.6
2020 566 41.7 13.5 12.7
2021 560 41.4 13.5 13.4
2022 599 45.4 13.1 14
2023 616 46.7 13.1 18.5

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 Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (1.0%) $16,462 (99.0%) $16,632
2020 $242 (1.4%) $17,284 (98.6%) $17,526
2021 $624 (3.5%) $17,323 (96.5%) $17,947
2022 $741 (4.1%) $17,237 (95.9%) $17,978

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gwynedd Square Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 244th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)83.368.9
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)83.365.4
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)66.369.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)92.581.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)77.863.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)55.560.5
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)80.478
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)89.674.7
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)97.482.2
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)72.668.5
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)92.581.9
 10.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gwynedd Square Elementary School)84.572.6
 11.9%
   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 Students566616
 8.8%
African American4254
 28.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian128138
 7.8%
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White334353
 5.7%
Two or More Races4046
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.6%18.5%
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Students who attend Gwynedd Square Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Gwynedd Square Elementary School are 57% White, 22% Asian, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Gwynedd Square Elementary School.

Gwynedd Square Elementary School ranks 244th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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