Schwenksville Elementary School

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Schwenksville Elementary School ranks 373 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Schwenksville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 485 students in grades K-5 in the Perkiomen Valley School District in Schwenksville, PA. The school has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Schwenksville Elementary School stands out for its high academic achievement, with students outperforming state averages in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, 69.6% of students were proficient or better in ELA, 55.9% in Math, and 92.3% in Science, all higher than the state averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and higher per-student spending of $20,925, compared to surrounding schools. However, the school serves a less diverse student population, with 81.24% of students identifying as white, and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (27.01%) than nearby schools.

While Schwenksville Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District, such as Skippack Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Evergreen Elementary School, which have even higher test scores and state rankings. The school's leadership and the district should continue to focus on data-driven decision-making, targeted interventions, and equitable resource allocation to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public K-5

55 2nd Street
Schwenksville, PA 19473

(610) 879-8770

District: Perkiomen Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
373^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,925

Students who attend Schwenksville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Perkiomen Valley Middle School-West
High:	Perkiomen Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 485

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

9.9%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schwenksville Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (9.9%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Perkiomen Valley School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schwenksville Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Schwenksville Elementary School employs 39.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schwenksville Elementary School is $20,925, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Schwenksville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schwenksville Elementary School 373^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Schwenksville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Perkiomen Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perkiomen Valley School District 36^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schwenksville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Schwenksville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	72.32	395^th	1308	69.8%
2005	67.61	468^th	1299	64.0%
2006	72.77	408^th	1545	73.6%
2007	76.59	317^th	1555	79.6%
2008	67.87	541^st	1551	65.1%
2009	71.54	426^th	1549	72.5%
2010	60.27	775^th	1579	50.9%
2011	62.64	709^th	1597	55.6%
2012	76.39	331^st	1599	79.3%
2013	82.47	149^th	1519	90.2%
2014	78.85	256^th	1467	82.5%
2015	76.73	329^th	1474	77.7%
2016	75.09	384^th	1554	75.3%
2017	85.01	171^st	1547	88.9%
2018	73.74	409^th	1530	73.3%
2019	77.65	342^nd	1544	77.8%
2021	80.86	252^nd	1433	82.4%
2022	80.84	276^th	1534	82.0%
2023	75.14	373^rd	1534	75.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schwenksville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.00	398^th	1414	71.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Schwenksville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.36	191^st	1043	81.7%

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Rank History for White students at Schwenksville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.01	287^th	1236	76.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Such an amazing school. I am the mom of 2 students that attend here and they have been wonderful. My son is a gifted student and i am always worried he will become bored and disillusioned with school but they have done an excellent job keeping his mind engaged. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Schwenksville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	487	37	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2005	469	34	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
2006	478	25	11	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	521
2007	490	20	13	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	534
2008	493	15	13	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	534
2009	567	15	18	20	2	n/a	n/a	3	625
2010	520	20	14	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2011	488	22	14	37	1	0	0	0	562
2012	465	22	12	43	0	0	0	0	542
2013	448	20	10	45	0	0	2	0	525
2014	468	17	9	55	0	0	9	0	558
2015	476	14	9	53	1	0	12	0	565
2016	456	21	7	58	1	0	11	0	554
2017	457	25	3	37	1	0	8	0	531
2018	448	26	4	36	1	0	6	0	521
2019	437	24	2	30	1	0	6	0	500
2020	420	20	3	36	1	0	13	0	493
2021	375	21	5	33	1	0	9	0	444
2022	391	24	3	40	1	0	14	0	473
2023	394	23	3	48	1	0	16	0	485

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 Schwenksville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	539	30.8	17.5	0
2005	520	34.5	15.1	0
2006	521	36.3	14.4	0
2007	534	34.8	15.3	15
2008	534	38.1	14.0	14.6
2009	625	41.0	15.2	13.8
2010	581	40.0	14.5	17.4
2011	562	37.0	15.1	17.1
2012	542	38.5	14.0	19.6
2013	525	38.0	13.8	18.9
2014	558	37.1	15.0	23.5
2015	565	37.0	15.2	25.8
2016	554	40.0	13.8	25.6
2017	531	37.6	14.0	21.1
2018	521	37.6	13.8	25.5
2019	500	39.6	12.6	27.2
2020	493	40.9	12.0	29.4
2021	444	40.1	11.0	31.1
2022	473	40.1	11.7	31.5
2023	485	39.6	12.2	27

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 Schwenksville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	539	30.8	17.5	0
2005	520	34.5	15.1	0
2006	521	36.3	14.4	0
2007	534	34.8	15.3	15
2008	534	38.1	14.0	14.6
2009	625	41.0	15.2	13.8
2010	581	40.0	14.5	17.4
2011	562	37.0	15.1	17.1
2012	542	38.5	14.0	19.6
2013	525	38.0	13.8	18.9
2014	558	37.1	15.0	23.5
2015	565	37.0	15.2	25.8
2016	554	40.0	13.8	25.6
2017	531	37.6	14.0	21.1
2018	521	37.6	13.8	25.5
2019	500	39.6	12.6	27.2
2020	493	40.9	12.0	29.4
2021	444	40.1	11.0	31.1
2022	473	40.1	11.7	31.5
2023	485	39.6	12.2	27

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 Schwenksville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$358 (1.8%)	$19,357 (98.2%)	$19,715
2020	$377 (2.0%)	$18,539 (98.0%)	$18,916
2021	$558 (2.5%)	$21,901 (97.5%)	$22,460
2022	$718 (3.4%)	$20,207 (96.6%)	$20,925

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Schwenksville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 342^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 373^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Schwenksville Elementary School)	78.6	62.5	16.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schwenksville Elementary School)	85.7	68.7	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Schwenksville Elementary School)	59.3	47.4	11.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Schwenksville Elementary School)	86.4	92.3	5.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Schwenksville Elementary School)	76.8	71.8	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Schwenksville Elementary School)	60	58.8	1.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Schwenksville Elementary School)	75.5	68.2	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Schwenksville Elementary School)	64.8	55.9	8.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Schwenksville Elementary School)	86.4	92.3	5.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Schwenksville Elementary School)	78.8	69.6	9.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	500	485	3%
African American	24	23	4.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	30	48	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	437	394	9.8%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.2%	27%	0.2%

Schools Near Schwenksville Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Schwenksville Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 2nd Street	Schwenksville	19473	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 879-8770	485	40	12.2	27.0%	394 (81.2%)	23 (4.7%)	48 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	75.1	373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		80.8	276^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.0%	97	62.5	47.4	58.8	55.9	92.3	92.3	68.7	71.8	68.2	69.6	$20,925	$718	$20,207
Evergreen Elementary School	Public	K-5	98 Kagey Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-9751	510	36	14.3	19.4%	389 (76.3%)	27 (5.3%)	30 (5.9%)	34 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	90.5	85^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.7	119^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.2%	34	75.6	78.6	73.4	75.9	96.4	96.4	81.4	86.9	78.5	82.3	$18,849	$494	$18,356
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	125 Sunset Rd	Limerick	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6012	559	38	14.7	15.7%	424 (75.8%)	18 (3.2%)	25 (4.5%)	62 (11.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	84.8	194^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.4%		86.9	156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	38	77.1	68.5		72.6	94.6	94.6	75.4	70.0		72.6	$18,148	$688	$17,460
Skippack Elementary School	Public	K-5	4081 Heckler Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-6060	583	44	13.3	12.5%	468 (80.3%)	28 (4.8%)	24 (4.1%)	42 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.4%)	90.8	78^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%		89.6	103^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.3%	25	72.8	85.1	70.8	75.7	100.0	100.0	77.2	89.5	82.1	82.8	$18,316	$482	$17,834
South Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 E 3rd Ave	Trappe	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 489-2991	464	40	11.7	18.8%	325 (70.0%)	30 (6.5%)	44 (9.5%)	41 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	87.6	145^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%		85.7	188^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.7%	43	76.6	76.4	67.1	73.5	90.8	90.8	76.6	77.4	80.8	78.1	$21,403	$739	$20,663
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	465 Moyer Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 256-6633	435	36	12.0	17.5%	332 (76.3%)	36 (8.3%)	26 (6.0%)	29 (6.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	80.7	273^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.2%		83	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%	35	68.0	63.5	64.3	65.3	87.3	87.3	68.4	71.4	75.0	71.7	$26,005	$721	$25,284
Limerick Elementary School	Public	K-4	81 Limerick Center Rd	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6007	260	28	9.2	26.5%	189 (72.7%)	14 (5.4%)	16 (6.2%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	88.2	132^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	91.4%		87.3	152^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.1%	20	71.4	78.4		75.0	92.2	92.2	79.6	86.3		83.0	$27,721	$518	$27,203
Salford Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2721 Barndt Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 287-9197	454	34	13.3	16.1%	402 (88.5%)	9 (2.0%)	17 (3.7%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	87.1	155^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.1	93^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.9%	62	75.4	80.6	69.3	75.5	94.3	94.3	66.3	80.7	78.7	75.4	$22,956	$968	$21,987
Upper Providence Elementary School	Public	K-4	833 South Lewis Rd Bldg 3	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6009	447	38	11.9	8.5%	295 (66.0%)	11 (2.5%)	9 (2.0%)	107 (23.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	90.5	83^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.6%		90.6	84^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.5%	1	85.7	78.3		82.1	92.8	92.8	84.5	78.3		81.5	$21,126	$566	$20,561
Vernfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	960 Long Mill Road	Telford	18969	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 721-0606	501	38	13.2	19.2%	415 (82.8%)	14 (2.8%)	32 (6.4%)	28 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	78.8	311^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.7%		81.7	256^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.3%	55	63.3	63.0	67.4	64.6	87.6	87.6	57.5	77.8	77.9	71.2	$33,423	$964	$32,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Schwenksville Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Schwenksville Elementary School?

Students at Schwenksville Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Schwenksville Elementary School in?

Perkiomen Valley School District

How many students attend Schwenksville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Schwenksville Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Schwenksville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Perkiomen Valley Middle School-West
High : Perkiomen Valley High School

Is Schwenksville Elementary School a good school?

Schwenksville Elementary School ranks 373^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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