William Penn Sd School District
School District · Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating William Penn Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge William Penn Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Park Lane EL Sch
Darby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
W B Evans EL Sch
Yeadon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colwyn EL Sch
Colwyn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#432 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,485
+$2,345 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,547 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
William Penn Sd ranks #432 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. William Penn Sd's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Park Lane EL Sch (6.1/10), W B Evans EL Sch (5.9/10), and Colwyn EL Sch (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among William Penn Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in William Penn Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Lane EL Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | W B Evans EL Sch | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Colwyn EL Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Aldan EL Sch | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | East Lansdowne EL Sch | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Ardmore Avenue EL Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Walnut Street EL Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Penn Wood HS | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Bell Avenue School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Penn Wood MS | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About William Penn Sd
William Penn Sd is a Lansdowne, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,547 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $20,485 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, William Penn Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Park Lane EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, William Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 24.8% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in William Penn Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in William Penn Sd with test data.
Schools in William Penn Sd
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Lansdowne
- Total Enrollment
- 4,547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 330
- District spending per student
- $20,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in William Penn Sd?
William Penn Sd has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for William Penn Sd?
The average composite rating for William Penn Sd is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in William Penn Sd?
William Penn Sd's district-level spending was $20,485 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in William Penn Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in William Penn Sd is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in William Penn Sd?
Park Lane EL Sch is the highest-rated school in William Penn Sd with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in William Penn Sd?
Across schools in William Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does William Penn Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
William Penn Sd has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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