Excellent
#23 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
William Penn EL Sch
Elementary School · Bethel Park Sd · Bethel Park, PA
A Bethel Park Sd elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 Woodlet Ln, Bethel Park, PA 15102
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Penn EL Sch score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 86% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Penn 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethel Park), 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
$106,851
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Bethel Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| St Louise De Marillac SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 507 | 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.
Bethel Park Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Penn EL Sch is listed in Bethel Park SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Penn EL Sch
William Penn EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bethel Park, PA, part of Bethel Park Sd, serving approximately 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Penn EL Sch
What grades does William Penn EL Sch serve?
William Penn EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend William Penn EL Sch?
William Penn EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn EL Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Penn EL Sch rank in PA?
William Penn EL Sch ranks #23 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is William Penn EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
William Penn EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 William Penn EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Penn EL Sch has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Penn EL Sch a charter school?
No, William Penn EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Penn EL Sch a Title I school?
No, William Penn EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Penn EL Sch?
16.0% of students at William Penn 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (412) 854-8522
- Area population (ZIP 15102)
- 30,589
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 15102; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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