Oak Park Elementary School

500 Squirrel Ln
Lansdale, PA 19446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Park 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 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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-6
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Park Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
536 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oak Park 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 Oak Park Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1191 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
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White
39%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Park Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park Elementary School is ranked #1191 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
536 students attend Oak Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Oak Park Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Park Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Elementary School is part of North Penn School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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