Quakertown Elementary School

Summary:

Quakertown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Quakertown Community School District, with 252 students and a predominantly White (65.48%) student population. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Quakertown Elementary lags behind the district and state in academic proficiency, with 2022-2023 proficiency rates of 40.5% in Math, 36.4% in ELA, and 74.4% in Science, compared to district averages of 42.1%, 49.8%, and 67.4% respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.08% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than other Quakertown schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, lower than the district and state averages.

Quakertown Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 400 out of 1,554 schools in 2015-2016 to 1,072 out of 1,534 schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance for Hispanic and White student subgroups also differs significantly, with Hispanic students ranking 251 out of 432 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while White students rank 986 out of 1,236 schools. Nearby schools, such as Pfaff Elementary, Trumbauersville Elementary, and several Pennridge schools, outperform Quakertown Elementary across multiple subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 123 S 7th St
       Quakertown, PA  18951-1599


(215) 529-2410

District: Quakertown Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1072nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,263 Help


Students who attend Quakertown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Strayer Middle School
High:    Quakertown Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
25.8%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Compare Details Quakertown Elementary School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Quakertown Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Quakertown Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Quakertown Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Quakertown Community School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quakertown Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Quakertown Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quakertown Elementary School is $20,263, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Quakertown Community School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Quakertown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Quakertown Elementary School 1072nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Quakertown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Quakertown Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Quakertown Community School District 362nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quakertown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Quakertown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.92 667th 1302 48.8%
2004 75.51 339th 1308 74.1%
2005 71.83 368th 1299 71.7%
2006 61.83 676th 1545 56.2%
2007 63.00 661st 1555 57.5%
2008 80.60 196th 1551 87.4%
2009 73.04 390th 1549 74.8%
2010 67.66 561st 1579 64.5%
2011 62.80 705th 1597 55.9%
2012 70.03 551st 1599 65.5%
2013 51.44 945th 1519 37.8%
2014 57.28 804th 1467 45.2%
2015 81.06 242nd 1474 83.6%
2016 74.30 400th 1554 74.3%
2017 59.98 739th 1547 52.2%
2018 48.77 946th 1530 38.2%
2019 55.04 829th 1544 46.3%
2021 40.90 955th 1433 33.4%
2022 38.35 1041st 1534 32.1%
2023 35.77 1072nd 1534 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Quakertown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.54 906th 1414 35.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Quakertown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.66 372nd 1043 64.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Quakertown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.36 251st 432 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Quakertown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.53 986th 1236 20.2%
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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 Quakertown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1989 342 6 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 334 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 356 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1992 363 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 357 3 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 328 3 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 303 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 303 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 307 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 307 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 324 9 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 322 11 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 328 12 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 326 8 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 326 8 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 309 7 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 323 7 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 260 5 5 30 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2007 238 7 6 28 4 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 225 10 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 240 8 14 34 0 n/a n/a 9 305
2010 202 4 10 33 0 n/a n/a 9 258
2011 206 2 9 31 1 0 5 0 254
2012 232 6 10 38 1 0 7 0 294
2013 227 5 9 50 1 0 6 0 298
2014 236 1 7 61 1 0 11 0 317
2015 210 4 5 59 0 0 16 0 294
2016 194 6 2 56 0 0 11 0 269
2017 222 9 4 51 0 0 16 0 302
2018 208 9 3 52 0 0 13 0 285
2019 234 12 4 66 0 0 15 0 331
2020 224 10 5 59 1 0 10 0 309
2021 213 13 2 54 0 0 12 0 294
2022 180 14 1 57 1 0 12 0 265
2023 165 10 1 65 0 0 11 0 252

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 Quakertown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 19.1 17.6 n/a
1989 358 19.0 18.8 n/a
1990 348 21.0 16.5 0
1991 368 19.1 19.2 n/a
1992 376 18.0 20.8 n/a
1993 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1994 345 19.0 18.2 n/a
1995 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1996 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1997 317 14.2 22.3 n/a
1998 320 16.5 19.4 n/a
1999 345 16.5 20.9 n/a
2000 350 16.0 21.9 24.9
2001 361 18.0 20.1 25.2
2002 357 18.3 19.5 22.7
2003 357 18.3 19.5 22.7
2004 345 18.8 18.4 26.1
2005 363 17.3 21.0 22.3
2006 302 14.8 20.4 34.1
2007 283 15.3 18.5 33.9
2008 270 44.3 6.1 37
2009 305 20.3 15.0 36.1
2010 258 18.8 13.7 43.8
2011 254 18.6 13.6 39
2012 294 19.2 15.2 40.8
2013 298 19.2 15.5 47.7
2014 317 19.8 16.0 46.1
2015 294 20.0 14.7 44.6
2016 269 19.0 14.1 52.4
2017 302 19.4 15.5 51
2018 285 23.3 12.2 54.4
2019 331 22.6 14.5 58.3
2020 309 18.8 16.4 52.1
2021 294 22.0 13.3 56.1
2022 265 19.7 13.4 51.3
2023 252 21.6 11.6 65.1

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 Quakertown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 19.1 17.6 n/a
1989 358 19.0 18.8 n/a
1990 348 21.0 16.5 0
1991 368 19.1 19.2 n/a
1992 376 18.0 20.8 n/a
1993 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1994 345 19.0 18.2 n/a
1995 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1996 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1997 317 14.2 22.3 n/a
1998 320 16.5 19.4 n/a
1999 345 16.5 20.9 n/a
2000 350 16.0 21.9 24.9
2001 361 18.0 20.1 25.2
2002 357 18.3 19.5 22.7
2003 357 18.3 19.5 22.7
2004 345 18.8 18.4 26.1
2005 363 17.3 21.0 22.3
2006 302 14.8 20.4 34.1
2007 283 15.3 18.5 33.9
2008 270 44.3 6.1 37
2009 305 20.3 15.0 36.1
2010 258 18.8 13.7 43.8
2011 254 18.6 13.6 39
2012 294 19.2 15.2 40.8
2013 298 19.2 15.5 47.7
2014 317 19.8 16.0 46.1
2015 294 20.0 14.7 44.6
2016 269 19.0 14.1 52.4
2017 302 19.4 15.5 51
2018 285 23.3 12.2 54.4
2019 331 22.6 14.5 58.3
2020 309 18.8 16.4 52.1
2021 294 22.0 13.3 56.1
2022 265 19.7 13.4 51.3
2023 252 21.6 11.6 65.1

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 Quakertown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (4.6%) $14,977 (95.4%) $15,691
2020 $842 (4.9%) $16,372 (95.1%) $17,214
2021 $1,047 (5.0%) $19,728 (95.0%) $20,774
2022 $1,234 (6.1%) $19,029 (93.9%) $20,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Quakertown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 829th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1072nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Quakertown Elementary School)64.846.5
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quakertown Elementary School)68.534.9
 33.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Quakertown Elementary School)5038.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Quakertown Elementary School)83.974.4
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quakertown Elementary School)57.234.1
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Quakertown Elementary School)40.535.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quakertown Elementary School)55.341.2
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Quakertown Elementary School)52.240.5
 11.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Quakertown Elementary School)83.974.4
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Quakertown Elementary School)60.536.4
 24.1%
   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 Students331252
 23.9%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic6665
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White234165
 29.5%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%65.1%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Quakertown Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Quakertown Elementary School.

Quakertown Elementary School ranks 1072nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Quakertown Elementary School are 65% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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

Middle : Strayer Middle School
High : Quakertown Community High School


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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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