Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Veterans Memorial Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veterans Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
517 students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Veterans Memorial Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Veterans Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veterans Memorial Elementary School part of?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is part of Parkland School District.
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