Excellent
#58 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Afton EL Sch
Elementary School · Pennsbury SD
1673 Quarry Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#58 of 2,846
In Yardley
#2 of 7
public schools
In district
#3 of 14
Pennsbury SD
Academic performance
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Afton EL Sch
Elementary School in Yardley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Edgewood EL Sch
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Quarry Hill EL Sch
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About Afton EL Sch
Afton EL Sch is a public elementary school in Yardley, PA, part of Pennsbury SD. Afton EL Sch serves approximately 502 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Afton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Afton EL Sch show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 8.1
- PA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Afton EL Sch — Students at Afton EL Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Afton EL Sch Compares
See how Afton EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1673 Quarry Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Afton EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edgewood El Sch (rated 9.4/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Goodnoe El Sch (rated 9.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Newtown), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Quarry Hill El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Yardley, see our Yardley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill El Sch Yardley | 0.2 mi | 9.0 |
| MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEWTOWN Newtown | 2.0 mi | — |
| KOL EMET PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Yardley | 2.3 mi | — |
| VILLA VICTORIA LOWER SCHOOL Trenton | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| VILLA VICTORIA ACADEMY Ewing | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| SPRINGTIME SCHOOL Newtown | 2.2 mi | — |
| ST IGNATIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Yardley | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ABRAMS HEBREW ACADEMY Yardley | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Newtown | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Edgewood El Sch Yardley | 2.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Maple Point MS Langhorne | 2.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Goodnoe El Sch Newtown | 2.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Francis Lore Elementary School Ewing | 3.1 mi | 8.3 |
| William Penn MS Yardley | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| THE TITUSVILLE ACADEMY Titusville | 4.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Makefield El Sch Yardley | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Charles H Boehm MS Yardley | 3.6 mi | 7.2 |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ST. MARY CHILD DEV.CENTER Langhorne | 3.7 mi | — |
| Pennwood MS Yardley | 3.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Marie H Katzenbach High School Trenton | 3.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19067 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,604
Median Home Value
$483,000
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
Population
53,596
College Educated
56.1%
Homeownership
79.8%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
43.9
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| Chadds Ford El Sch Chadds Ford, PA | 9.2 |
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| Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, PA | 9.2 |
| Goodnoe El Sch Newtown, PA | 9.2 |
| Hillendale El Sch Chadds Ford, PA | 9.2 |
| Maple Glen El Sch Maple Glen, PA | 9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Afton EL Sch
What grades does Afton EL Sch serve?
Afton EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Afton EL Sch?
Afton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Afton EL Sch is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Afton EL Sch rank in PA?
Afton EL Sch ranks #58 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Afton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Afton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Afton EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Afton EL Sch has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Afton EL Sch a charter school?
No, Afton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Afton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Afton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Afton EL Sch?
18.1% of students at Afton EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (215) 321-8540
Resources & Links
District
Pennsbury SD- District Enrollment
- 9,596
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,211
- District Rank
- #3 of 14
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