Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wrightstown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Wrightstown Elementary School?
231 students attend Wrightstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wrightstown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightstown Elementary School?
Wrightstown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wrightstown Elementary School offer ?
Wrightstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wrightstown Elementary School part of?
Wrightstown Elementary School is part of Council Rock School District.
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