Excellent
#312 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Grasse EL Sch
Elementary School · Pennridge Sd · Sellersville, PA
A Pennridge Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Rickert Rd, Sellersville, PA 18960
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grasse EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grasse 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,594
Median home value
$373,300
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seylar EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| E M Crouthamel EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Plumstead Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Schoolhouse Learning Center-sellersvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.9 mi | 12 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pennridge Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grasse EL Sch is listed in Pennridge SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grasse EL Sch
Grasse EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sellersville, PA, part of Pennridge Sd, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grasse EL Sch
What grades does Grasse EL Sch serve?
Grasse EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grasse EL Sch?
Grasse EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grasse EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grasse EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grasse EL Sch rank in PA?
Grasse EL Sch ranks #312 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Grasse EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Grasse EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Grasse EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grasse EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grasse EL Sch a charter school?
No, Grasse EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grasse EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Grasse EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grasse EL Sch?
23.3% of students at Grasse 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
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (215) 723-7501
- Area population (ZIP 18960)
- 12,198
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 18960; 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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