William Penn Elementary School vs. Calypso Elementary School
Should you attend William Penn Elementary School or Calypso 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
Top Rankings
William Penn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Calypso Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Penn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calypso Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
239 students
224 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2031 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1621 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
36
38
Grade 1 Students
49
38
Grade 2 Students
37
26
Grade 3 Students
40
33
Grade 4 Students
39
32
Grade 5 Students
38
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
48%
44%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
31%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
