Pennell Elementary School vs. Aston Elementary School
Should you attend Pennell Elementary School or Aston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pennell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aston 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 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1056 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
51
Grade 1 Students
62
61
Grade 2 Students
75
75
Grade 3 Students
79
75
Grade 4 Students
78
80
Grade 5 Students
60
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
88%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
