Excellent
#489 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 17% in state
West Pottsgrove EL Sch
Elementary School · Pottsgrove Sd · Stowe, PA
A Pottsgrove Sd elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 Grosstown Rd, Stowe, PA 19464
- Math 76% proficient (2011)
- Reading 76% proficient (2011)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Pottsgrove EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Pottsgrove 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,338
Median home value
$231,700
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barth EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–4 | 2.0 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| West-mont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| North Coventry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 563 | 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.
Pottsgrove Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Pottsgrove EL Sch is listed in Pottsgrove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Pottsgrove EL Sch
West Pottsgrove EL Sch is a public elementary school in Stowe, PA, part of Pottsgrove Sd, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Pottsgrove EL Sch
What grades does West Pottsgrove EL Sch serve?
West Pottsgrove EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Pottsgrove EL Sch?
West Pottsgrove EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove 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 West Pottsgrove EL Sch rank in PA?
West Pottsgrove EL Sch ranks #489 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Pottsgrove EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
West Pottsgrove EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Pottsgrove EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Pottsgrove EL Sch has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is West Pottsgrove EL Sch a charter school?
No, West Pottsgrove EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Pottsgrove EL Sch a Title I school?
No, West Pottsgrove EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Pottsgrove EL Sch?
98.9% of students at West Pottsgrove 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (610) 323-6510
- Area population (ZIP 19464)
- 48,084
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 19464; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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