Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#103 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School's ranking?
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School often compared to?
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fogelsville School, Kernsville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School?
447 students attend Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School?
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School offer ?
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School part of?
Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School is part of Parkland School District.
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