Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Village Park 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Village Park Elementary School?
332 students attend Village Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Village Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Park Elementary School?
Village Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Village Park Elementary School offer ?
Village Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Village Park Elementary School part of?
Village Park Elementary School is part of Pennsbury School District.
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