Jenkintown School District

West And Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Jenkintown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 404 students in Jenkintown School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Elementary School in Jenkintown School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,154 Schools
# Students
708 Students
1,110,061 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
81,415 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Jenkintown School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#61 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jenkintown   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jenkintown   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jenkintown   School District 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.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jenkintown   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jenkintown   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,113 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
50,065 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
167,185 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
73 Students
171,531 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
509 Students
655,322 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
945 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
62,338 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,977
# Students in K Grade:
42
112,584
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
124,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
125,642
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
127,749
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
95,072
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
95,607
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
15,589
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
13,451
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
12,276
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
11,927
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,003 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,917 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jenkintown   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jenkintown   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,003
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jenkintown   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,917
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jenkintown   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jenkintown School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkintown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-2933
Grades: K-6
| 404 students

Recent Articles

How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links