Samuel Pennypacker School

Summary:

Samuel Pennypacker School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District. With just 348 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Samuel Pennypacker School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates far below the district and state averages in math, science, and English language arts.

The school's academic performance has been consistently poor, with no significant improvement over the past decade. In 2023-2024, only 4.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, only 22.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 34.2% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's dropout rates have also been relatively high compared to the district. Interestingly, nearby schools serving similar student populations, such as Day Anna B School and Emlen Eleanor C School, as well as local charter schools like Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary and West Oak Lane Charter School, tend to outperform Samuel Pennypacker School academically.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,687 to $22,754 over the past few years, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic performance or other positive outcomes for students. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need for a more targeted and strategic approach to school improvement at Samuel Pennypacker School. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the school will require a comprehensive and sustained effort to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1858 East Washington Lane
       Philadelphia, PA  19138-1228


(215) 400-3510

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1424th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,754 Help


Students who attend Samuel Pennypacker School usually attend:

High:    King Martin Luther High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.3% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare Samuel Pennypacker School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Samuel Pennypacker School ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 98th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.65. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Samuel Pennypacker School ranks worse than 78.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.89. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 100.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samuel Pennypacker School is 11.8, which is the 65th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Samuel Pennypacker School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samuel Pennypacker School is $22,754, which is the 26th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Samuel Pennypacker School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel Pennypacker School 1424th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Samuel Pennypacker School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Samuel Pennypacker School 700th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Samuel Pennypacker School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:


Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Samuel Pennypacker School?

Rank History for Samuel Pennypacker School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.79 1248th 1302 4.1%
2004 18.58 1099th 1308 16.0%
2005 11.71 1166th 1299 10.2%
2006 21.83 1331st 1545 13.9%
2007 43.01 1093rd 1555 29.7%
2008 37.34 1183rd 1551 23.7%
2009 50.42 970th 1549 37.4%
2010 50.48 1001st 1579 36.6%
2011 35.50 1246th 1597 22.0%
2012 7.81 1483rd 1599 7.3%
2013 4.95 1415th 1519 6.8%
2014 2.28 1404th 1467 4.3%
2015 4.84 1395th 1474 5.4%
2016 4.03 1481st 1554 4.7%
2017 2.25 1524th 1547 1.5%
2018 2.68 1503rd 1530 1.8%
2019 2.89 1510th 1544 2.2%
2022 7.49 1405th 1534 8.4%
2023 6.26 1438th 1534 6.3%
2024 6.65 1424th 1526 6.7%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.65 1318th 1414 6.8%
2024 9.80 1327th 1432 7.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.56 1485th 1488 0.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.00 1364th 1495 8.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.95 330th 437 24.5%
2024 22.35 379th 437 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Samuel Pennypacker School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.34 827th 891 7.2%
2022 9.54 794th 883 10.1%
2023 12.18 771st 893 13.7%
2024 18.89 700th 891 21.4%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.36 744th 874 14.9%
2024 26.69 662nd 877 24.5%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.80 753rd 860 12.4%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.55 649th 870 25.4%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Samuel Pennypacker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.95 284th 421 32.5%
2024 48.20 176th 408 56.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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.

Samuel Pennypacker School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 









Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Samuel Pennypacker School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Samuel Pennypacker School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Samuel Pennypacker School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 785 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1989 4 798 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1990 3 769 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1991 8 760 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1992 5 752 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1993 4 670 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 4 677 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 0 639 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 0 639 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 1 653 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 0 628 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 0 610 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 1 568 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 1 549 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 1 486 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 1 486 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 3 474 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 2 545 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 2 520 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 4 513 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 4 466 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 478
2009 1 416 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 421
2010 1 430 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 437
2011 4 509 0 3 0 0 4 0 520
2012 5 495 0 7 0 0 7 0 514
2013 4 499 0 3 0 0 11 0 517
2014 3 392 0 4 0 0 21 0 420
2015 3 340 2 9 0 0 22 0 376
2016 2 351 3 8 0 0 17 0 381
2017 4 393 2 5 0 0 17 0 421
2018 6 370 2 8 0 0 14 0 400
2019 3 391 1 8 0 0 10 0 413
2020 2 358 2 10 0 0 10 0 382
2021 4 323 2 6 1 0 8 0 344
2022 2 311 2 9 1 0 5 0 330
2023 2 325 4 10 0 0 7 0 348
2024 2 295 0 20 0 0 7 0 324

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 Samuel Pennypacker School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 791 34.0 23.2 n/a
1989 808 34.0 23.7 n/a
1990 777 31.0 25.0 0
1991 772 38.0 20.3 n/a
1992 760 33.0 23.0 n/a
1993 675 27.0 25.0 n/a
1994 683 31.0 22.0 n/a
1995 643 33.0 19.5 n/a
1996 643 33.0 19.5 n/a
1997 661 30.0 22.0 n/a
1998 635 30.0 21.2 n/a
1999 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
2000 574 30.5 18.8 76.7
2001 555 29.6 18.8 80.9
2002 492 23.0 21.4 82.5
2003 492 23.0 21.4 82.5
2004 479 29.3 16.3 88.9
2005 556 29.4 18.9 73
2006 528 29.4 18.0 81.8
2007 525 29.4 17.9 82.9
2008 478 26.3 18.2 76.1
2009 421 26.3 16.0 78.1
2010 437 28.3 15.4 100
2011 520 32.3 16.0 92.5
2012 514 29.1 17.6 93.2
2013 517 29.0 17.8 92.5
2014 420 28.0 15.0 96.7
2015 376 23.0 16.3 99.2
2016 381 24.0 15.8 100
2017 421 27.3 15.3 97.6
2018 400 26.6 15.0 99.8
2019 413 24.6 16.7 99.8
2020 382 29.9 12.7 100
2021 344 28.5 12.0 99.1
2022 330 29.6 11.1 99.1
2023 348 25.3 13.7 100
2024 324 27.3 11.8 100.3

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 Samuel Pennypacker School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 791 34.0 23.2 n/a
1989 808 34.0 23.7 n/a
1990 777 31.0 25.0 0
1991 772 38.0 20.3 n/a
1992 760 33.0 23.0 n/a
1993 675 27.0 25.0 n/a
1994 683 31.0 22.0 n/a
1995 643 33.0 19.5 n/a
1996 643 33.0 19.5 n/a
1997 661 30.0 22.0 n/a
1998 635 30.0 21.2 n/a
1999 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
2000 574 30.5 18.8 76.7
2001 555 29.6 18.8 80.9
2002 492 23.0 21.4 82.5
2003 492 23.0 21.4 82.5
2004 479 29.3 16.3 88.9
2005 556 29.4 18.9 73
2006 528 29.4 18.0 81.8
2007 525 29.4 17.9 82.9
2008 478 26.3 18.2 76.1
2009 421 26.3 16.0 78.1
2010 437 28.3 15.4 100
2011 520 32.3 16.0 92.5
2012 514 29.1 17.6 93.2
2013 517 29.0 17.8 92.5
2014 420 28.0 15.0 96.7
2015 376 23.0 16.3 99.2
2016 381 24.0 15.8 100
2017 421 27.3 15.3 97.6
2018 400 26.6 15.0 99.8
2019 413 24.6 16.7 99.8
2020 382 29.9 12.7 100
2021 344 28.5 12.0 99.1
2022 330 29.6 11.1 99.1
2023 348 25.3 13.7 100
2024 324 27.3 11.8 100.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Samuel Pennypacker School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,224 (15.1%) $12,462 (84.9%) $14,687
2020 $2,684 (16.4%) $13,665 (83.6%) $16,349
2021 $4,214 (24.9%) $12,738 (75.1%) $16,952
2022 $10,500 (46.1%) $12,254 (53.9%) $22,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samuel Pennypacker 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 1510th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1438th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.1%
Ranks 827th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 771st of 893 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)5.85.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)25.715.6
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)6.53.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Samuel Pennypacker School)38.739.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)22.610.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)06.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)2.918.8
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)2.92.8
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)11.830.6
 18.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)2.96.7
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)20.643.3
 22.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)90
 9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Samuel Pennypacker School)17.39.7
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)26.19.4
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Samuel Pennypacker School)4.14
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Samuel Pennypacker School)29.723.7
 6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Samuel Pennypacker School)17.821.7
 3.9%
   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 Students413348
 15.7%
African American391325
 16.9%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


Schools Near Samuel Pennypacker School









Frequently Asked Questions about Samuel Pennypacker School

Students who attend Samuel Pennypacker School usually go on to attend:

High : King Martin Luther High School

Samuel Pennypacker School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Samuel Pennypacker School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Samuel Pennypacker School.


Rate Samuel Pennypacker School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Samuel Pennypacker School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 38 milliseconds.