Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6, York Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
York Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
York Avenue Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
Believe To Achieve
School Rankings
York Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Avenue Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
York Avenue Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are York Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
York Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walton Farm Elementary School, Gwynedd Square Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend York Avenue Elementary School?
259 students attend York Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of York Avenue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Avenue Elementary School?
York Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does York Avenue Elementary School offer ?
York Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is York Avenue Elementary School part of?
York Avenue Elementary School is part of North Penn School District.
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