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Pennell Elementary School

Summary:

Pennell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aston, Pennsylvania, serving 401 students in grades K-5 and is part of the Penn-Delco School District. The school consistently performs above the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels.

Pennell Elementary's academic performance is particularly strong, with 57.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.7% for the Penn-Delco School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. The school also excels in PSSA Science, with 76.9% of students proficient or better, higher than the district's 69.7% and the state's 65.8%. In PSSA English Language Arts, Pennell Elementary had 57.9% of students proficient or better, slightly lower than the district's 58.2% but still higher than the state's 53%. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, particularly White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, lags behind the overall school performance.

Interestingly, while Pennell Elementary outperforms other Penn-Delco School District elementary schools, the nearby Glenwood Elementary School, which is part of the Rose Tree Media School District, consistently outperforms Pennell Elementary across all academic measures, ranking among the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This suggests that Pennell Elementary may have room for improvement, potentially by learning from the practices and strategies employed by the exceptional Glenwood Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3300 Richard Rd
       Aston, PA  19014

(610) 497-6300

District: Penn-Delco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,304 Help


Students who attend Pennell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northley Middle School
High:    Sun Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
African American:
3.6%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pennell Elementary School ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pennell Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Penn-Delco School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), African American (3.6%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pennell Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pennell Elementary School is $16,304, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pennell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennell Elementary School 637th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pennell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Penn-Delco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Delco School District 278th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pennell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.66 540th 1302 58.5%
2004 86.42 127th 1308 90.3%
2005 63.89 542nd 1299 58.3%
2006 78.14 271st 1545 82.5%
2007 80.92 199th 1555 87.2%
2008 73.99 365th 1551 76.5%
2009 72.38 403rd 1549 74.0%
2010 76.86 293rd 1579 81.4%
2011 83.16 111th 1597 93.0%
2012 82.94 122nd 1599 92.4%
2013 82.22 155th 1519 89.8%
2014 78.38 264th 1467 82.0%
2015 83.88 183rd 1474 87.6%
2016 80.15 275th 1554 82.3%
2017 77.36 339th 1547 78.1%
2018 71.55 463rd 1530 69.7%
2019 82.33 228th 1544 85.2%
2021 74.67 364th 1433 74.6%
2022 72.10 452nd 1534 70.5%
2023 75.18 371st 1534 75.8%
2024 63.15 637th 1526 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.07 291st 1414 79.4%
2024 50.02 784th 1432 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.65 721st 1488 51.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.31 641st 1084 40.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.36 526th 1495 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pennell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.95 416th 1236 66.3%
2024 46.71 704th 1229 42.7%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Pennell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 416 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1990 439 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 446 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 445 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 437 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1994 490 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 487 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 487 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 477 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 498 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1999 504 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 472 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 452 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 397 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 397 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 321 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 407 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 425 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 402 3 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 399 11 10 2 0 n/a n/a 2 424
2009 392 11 11 1 1 n/a n/a 5 421
2010 392 10 7 1 1 n/a n/a 5 416
2011 391 17 6 4 1 0 6 0 425
2012 377 17 4 6 1 0 6 0 411
2013 384 13 7 8 0 0 9 0 421
2014 381 13 9 6 0 0 8 0 417
2015 382 17 10 8 0 0 9 0 426
2016 380 12 4 8 0 1 10 0 415
2017 372 12 9 7 0 2 7 0 409
2018 368 6 13 9 0 2 9 0 407
2019 355 7 11 11 1 1 7 0 393
2020 372 6 10 12 1 1 3 0 405
2021 374 7 6 9 1 1 6 0 404
2022 344 10 8 10 1 0 6 0 379
2023 354 13 10 12 2 0 10 0 401
2024 369 15 9 13 1 0 12 0 419

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 Pennell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 25.5 16.9 n/a
1989 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1990 449 26.5 16.9 0
1991 448 22.5 19.9 n/a
1992 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1993 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1994 497 25.5 19.5 n/a
1995 491 26.5 18.5 n/a
1996 491 26.5 18.5 n/a
1997 481 26.5 18.2 n/a
1998 504 29.0 17.4 n/a
1999 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
2000 479 27.5 17.4 4.4
2001 461 29.5 15.6 5.4
2002 410 28.9 14.2 2.7
2003 410 28.9 14.2 2.7
2004 328 25.6 12.8 5.8
2005 421 26.1 16.1 2.6
2006 439 25.6 17.1 6.2
2007 418 25.6 16.3 5.7
2008 424 29.3 14.5 7.3
2009 421 24.5 17.1 7.9
2010 416 30.1 13.8 8.3
2011 425 27.5 15.4 9.9
2012 411 24.9 16.4 11.7
2013 421 26.2 16.0 13.1
2014 417 29.9 13.9 12.9
2015 426 28.0 15.2 12.9
2016 415 31.0 13.3 15.9
2017 409 32.7 12.5 11.2
2018 407 29.2 13.9 8.8
2019 393 27.1 14.5 7.9
2020 405 29.6 13.6 15.8
2021 404 26.6 15.1 12.4
2022 379 29.1 13.0 24
2023 401 28.1 14.2 31.7
2024 419 30.9 13.5 30.3

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 Pennell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 25.5 16.9 n/a
1989 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1990 449 26.5 16.9 0
1991 448 22.5 19.9 n/a
1992 452 27.0 16.7 n/a
1993 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1994 497 25.5 19.5 n/a
1995 491 26.5 18.5 n/a
1996 491 26.5 18.5 n/a
1997 481 26.5 18.2 n/a
1998 504 29.0 17.4 n/a
1999 510 26.0 19.6 n/a
2000 479 27.5 17.4 4.4
2001 461 29.5 15.6 5.4
2002 410 28.9 14.2 2.7
2003 410 28.9 14.2 2.7
2004 328 25.6 12.8 5.8
2005 421 26.1 16.1 2.6
2006 439 25.6 17.1 6.2
2007 418 25.6 16.3 5.7
2008 424 29.3 14.5 7.3
2009 421 24.5 17.1 7.9
2010 416 30.1 13.8 8.3
2011 425 27.5 15.4 9.9
2012 411 24.9 16.4 11.7
2013 421 26.2 16.0 13.1
2014 417 29.9 13.9 12.9
2015 426 28.0 15.2 12.9
2016 415 31.0 13.3 15.9
2017 409 32.7 12.5 11.2
2018 407 29.2 13.9 8.8
2019 393 27.1 14.5 7.9
2020 405 29.6 13.6 15.8
2021 404 26.6 15.1 12.4
2022 379 29.1 13.0 24
2023 401 28.1 14.2 31.7
2024 419 30.9 13.5 30.3

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 Pennell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.3%) $14,734 (98.7%) $14,931
2020 $187 (1.2%) $15,011 (98.8%) $15,199
2021 $451 (3.0%) $14,538 (97.0%) $14,990
2022 $597 (3.7%) $15,707 (96.3%) $16,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pennell 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 228th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pennell Elementary School)90.967.1
 23.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennell Elementary School)84.467.1
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennell Elementary School)69.853.5
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennell Elementary School)90.584.5
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennell Elementary School)84.165.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennell Elementary School)71.260.7
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennell Elementary School)60.675
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pennell Elementary School)78.160.6
 17.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennell Elementary School)90.584.5
 6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennell Elementary School)76.768.8
 7.9%
   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 Students393401
 2%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White355354
 0.3%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%31.7%
 23.8%

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Pennell Elementary School ranks 637th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pennell Elementary School are 88% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Pennell Elementary School.

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

Middle : Northley Middle School
High : Sun Valley High School


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