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William Penn Sd School District

School District · Lansdowne, Pennsylvania

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 4,547

Teachers (FTE): 330

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,547

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,547

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#384 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

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 #384 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. William Penn Sd's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Lansdowne EL Sch (7.4/10), Colwyn EL Sch (7.1/10), and W B Evans EL Sch (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Park Lane EL Sch

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	East Lansdowne EL Sch	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	286
2	Colwyn EL Sch	7.1 / 10	Elementary	—	157
3	W B Evans EL Sch	6.0 / 10	Elementary	—	303
4	Aldan EL Sch	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	234
5	Park Lane EL Sch	5.5 / 10	Elementary	—	312
6	Ardmore Avenue EL Sch	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	545
7	Penn Wood HS	4.9 / 10	High	—	1,118
8	Walnut Street EL Sch	4.8 / 10	Elementary	—	285
9	Penn Wood MS	4.6 / 10	Middle	—	635
10	Bell Avenue School	4.2 / 10	Elementary	—	240

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 5.5/10, William Penn Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is East Lansdowne EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, William Penn Sd students show an average math proficiency of 22.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.

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

Math Proficiency22.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency33.3%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in William Penn Sd with test data.

Schools in William Penn Sd

11 schools

Elementary Schools8

East Lansdowne EL Sch

Ardmore Avenue EL Sch

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

Other Schools1

Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy

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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 5.5/10. 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?

East Lansdowne EL Sch is the highest-rated school in William Penn Sd with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in William Penn Sd?

Across schools in William Penn Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. 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 5.5/10 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: 5.5/10
Math Proficiency: 22.9%
ELA Proficiency: 33.3%

Resources

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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.