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Knapp EL Sch

Elementary School · North Penn Sd · Lansdale, PA

A North Penn Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

698 Knapp Road, Lansdale, PA 19446

  • Math 50% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$19,888
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Knapp EL Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Knapp 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansdale), 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

$103,875

Median home value

$415,400

Median rent

$1,738/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mater Dei Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.5 mi410Compare →
Gwyn-nor EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–61.2 mi629Compare →
Landsdale Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.4 mi23Compare →
Bridle Path EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–61.5 mi510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

North Penn Sd

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#13 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

Knapp EL Sch is listed in North Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Knapp EL Sch

Knapp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lansdale, PA, part of North Penn Sd, serving approximately 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knapp EL Sch

What grades does Knapp EL Sch serve?

Knapp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Knapp EL Sch?

Knapp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Knapp EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knapp EL Sch rank in PA?

Knapp EL Sch ranks #1,525 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Knapp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Knapp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Knapp EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knapp EL Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Knapp EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Knapp EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

58.4% of students at Knapp 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
615
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 19446)
61,608
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
43.1
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 19446; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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