Excellent
#14 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Wrightstown EL Sch
Elementary School · Council Rock Sd · Wrightstown, PA
A Council Rock Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
729 Penns Park Rd, Wrightstown, PA 18940
- Math 77% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wrightstown EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wrightstown 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,591
Median home value
$623,300
Median rent
$2,227/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18940; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Rainbow AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 3.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Rainbow Academy for Little ScholarsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 45 | 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.
Council Rock Sd
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $22,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wrightstown EL Sch is listed in Council Rock SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wrightstown EL Sch
Wrightstown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wrightstown, PA, part of Council Rock Sd, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wrightstown EL Sch
What grades does Wrightstown EL Sch serve?
Wrightstown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wrightstown EL Sch?
Wrightstown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrightstown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrightstown EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wrightstown EL Sch rank in PA?
Wrightstown EL Sch ranks #14 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wrightstown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wrightstown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Wrightstown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wrightstown EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Wrightstown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wrightstown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wrightstown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wrightstown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wrightstown EL Sch?
17.5% of students at Wrightstown 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (215) 944-2300
- Area population (ZIP 18940)
- 29,797
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 18940; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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