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#1877 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hatfield EL Sch
Elementary School · North Penn Sd · Hatfield, PA
A North Penn Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440
- Math 39% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hatfield EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hatfield EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,654
Median home value
$413,100
Median rent
$1,391/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19440; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulp EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Oak Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| West Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Walton Farm EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 583 | 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.
North Penn Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $19,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hatfield EL Sch is listed in North Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hatfield EL Sch
Hatfield EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hatfield, PA, part of North Penn Sd, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,877 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hatfield EL Sch
What grades does Hatfield EL Sch serve?
Hatfield EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Hatfield EL Sch?
Hatfield EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatfield EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatfield EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hatfield EL Sch rank in PA?
Hatfield EL Sch ranks #1,877 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hatfield EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hatfield EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Hatfield EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatfield EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hatfield EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hatfield EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hatfield EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hatfield EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hatfield EL Sch?
62.6% of students at Hatfield 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (215) 368-1585
- Area population (ZIP 19440)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 19440; 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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