Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sellersville 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sellersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sellersville Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sellersville 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 Sellersville Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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
#895 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sellersville Elementary School's ranking?
Sellersville Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sellersville Elementary School often compared to?
Sellersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neidig Elementary School, Bedminster Elementary School, Grasse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sellersville Elementary School?
294 students attend Sellersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sellersville Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sellersville Elementary School?
Sellersville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sellersville Elementary School offer ?
Sellersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sellersville Elementary School part of?
Sellersville Elementary School is part of Pennridge School District.
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