Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crooked Billet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crooked Billet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Crooked Billet Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crooked Billet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crooked Billet Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crooked Billet Elementary School's ranking?
Crooked Billet Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Crooked Billet Elementary School?
436 students attend Crooked Billet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Crooked Billet Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crooked Billet Elementary School?
Crooked Billet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crooked Billet Elementary School offer ?
Crooked Billet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Crooked Billet Elementary School part of?
Crooked Billet Elementary School is part of Hatboro-Horsham School District.
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