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#1967 of 2,846 schools in PA
East Pennsboro EL Sch
Elementary School · East Pennsboro Area Sd · Enola, PA
An East Pennsboro Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
840 Panther Pkwy, Enola, PA 17025
- Math 53% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Pennsboro EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Pennsboro 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,750
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Rabbi David L Silver Yeshiva AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Commonwealth Charter Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 23,589 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Pennsboro Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Pennsboro EL Sch is listed in East Pennsboro Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Pennsboro EL Sch
East Pennsboro EL Sch is a public elementary school in Enola, PA, part of East Pennsboro Area Sd, serving approximately 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,967 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Pennsboro EL Sch
What grades does East Pennsboro EL Sch serve?
East Pennsboro EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Pennsboro EL Sch?
East Pennsboro EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro EL Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Pennsboro EL Sch rank in PA?
East Pennsboro EL Sch ranks #1,967 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East Pennsboro EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East Pennsboro EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 East Pennsboro EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Pennsboro EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Pennsboro EL Sch a charter school?
No, East Pennsboro EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Pennsboro EL Sch a Title I school?
No, East Pennsboro EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Pennsboro EL Sch?
53.0% of students at East Pennsboro 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (717) 732-0441
- Area population (ZIP 17025)
- 17,463
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 17025; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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