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#2442 of 2,846 schools in PA

Davenport EL Sch

Elementary School · Norristown Area Sd · Norristown, PA

A Norristown Area Sd elementary school serving grades 1st – 4th.

1 E Oak St, Norristown, PA 19401

  • Math 34% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$18,833
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Davenport EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davenport EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,433/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norristown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,646

Median home value

$225,700

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

27.9%

Homeownership

44.2%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hancock EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.51–40.7 mi354Compare →
Marshall Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.2K–41.3 mi564Compare →
Bridgeport EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.9K–41.4 mi265Compare →
Cole Manor EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.5K–41.5 mi354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Norristown Area Sd

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$18,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Davenport EL Sch is listed in Norristown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Davenport EL Sch

Davenport EL Sch is a public elementary school in Norristown, PA, part of Norristown Area Sd, serving approximately 370 students in grades 1st-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,442 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davenport EL Sch

What grades does Davenport EL Sch serve?

Davenport EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 4th.

How many students attend Davenport EL Sch?

Davenport EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Davenport EL Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davenport EL Sch rank in PA?

Davenport EL Sch ranks #2,442 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Davenport EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Davenport EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Davenport EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davenport EL Sch has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Davenport EL Sch a charter school?

No, Davenport EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davenport EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Davenport EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davenport EL Sch?

100.0% of students at Davenport 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
1st – 4th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
Area population (ZIP 19401)
43,099
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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