Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wharton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 57% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wharton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wharton Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wharton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wharton Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1659 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wharton Elementary School's ranking?
Wharton Elementary School is ranked #1659 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wharton Elementary School often compared to?
Wharton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith-wade-el Elementary School, Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wharton Elementary School?
326 students attend Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wharton Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wharton Elementary School?
Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wharton Elementary School part of?
Wharton Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.
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