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York Avenue Elementary School

Q: Is York Avenue Elementary School a good school?

York Avenue Elementary School ranks 372 nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

372^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

York Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, serving 259 students in grades K-6 as part of the North Penn School District. This school consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

York Avenue Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with PSSA test scores that exceed state averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in Math and Science. In 2024-2025, the school's Math proficiency rates for all grades (61.9%) and 3rd grade (84.9%) were significantly higher than the state averages (41.7% and 53.5%, respectively). Similarly, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates for all grades (60%) and 6th grade (70.8%) were also higher than the state averages (48.5% and 50.8%, respectively). The school's Science proficiency rates for all grades (89.5%) and 4th grade (89.5%) were substantially higher than the state averages (65.8% and 77.1%, respectively).

While York Avenue Elementary School performs particularly well for male students, White students, and students with disabilities, there are some disparities in performance for female students and low socioeconomic status students. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, such as North Wales Elementary School and Walton Farm Elementary School, may be contributing to its strong academic outcomes. Overall, York Avenue Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school within the North Penn School District.

291

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,600

Per pupil spending ?

34.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446-3331

(215) 368-6002

District: North Penn School District

Students who attend York Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Penndale Middle School
High:	North Penn Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Asian:

10.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 67th percentile in 2022 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (61% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2025) from a 67th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg60%

Pennsylvania avg45%

372^nd of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 13Elementary Schools in the North Penn School District

88^th of 606North Penn School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	372 of 1511	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	386 of 1526	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	398 of 1534	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	511 of 1534	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.4	402 of 1433	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	340 of 1544	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	308 of 1530	79.9%	★★★★☆
2017	81.2	264 of 1547	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	85.8	145 of 1554	90.7%	★★★★★
2015	80.0	263 of 1474	82.2%	★★★★☆
2014	71.4	469 of 1467	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.1	346 of 1519	77.2%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	136 of 1599	91.5%	★★★★★
2011	82.2	140 of 1597	91.2%	★★★★★
2010	78.0	257 of 1579	83.7%	★★★★☆
2009	69.8	470 of 1549	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	79.8	220 of 1551	85.8%	★★★★☆
2007	61.5	706 of 1555	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.1	644 of 1545	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.0	721 of 1299	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	74.3	359 of 1308	72.6%	★★★★☆
2003	62.1	573 of 1302	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	62.8	280 of 1030	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	142 of 1084	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	203 of 1043	80.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	587 of 1466	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.9	718 of 1488	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	316 of 1369	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	544 of 1432	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.8	401 of 1414	71.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	82.1	234 of 1475	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.4	224 of 1495	85.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	328 of 1201	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	281 of 1229	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	362 of 1236	70.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)84th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)73rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)60th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math62%+20 vs state

English Language Arts60%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Staff and students bullied my child unchecked for months, calling us almost every day with tales of her behavior and then subtly suggested she might need special Ed. Services. We pulled her out and never had one complaint about her behavior again. Not. One. She has also been on the honor roll every marking period since leaving this toxic place. If your child is gifted or creative in any way, never send them here. Close Quote

Schools Near York Avenue Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
York Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 York Ave	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-6002	291	26	11.0	34.4%	180 (61.9%)	23 (7.9%)	37 (12.7%)	29 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	75.1	372^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	75.4%		75.3	386^th of 1526 public elementary schools	74.7%	14	84.9	65.6	40.5	62.5	61.9	60.6	62.5	45.2	70.8	60.0	$23,600	$1,411	$22,189
Inglewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	1313 Allentown Road	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-2992	408	33	12.2	40.7%	206 (50.5%)	40 (9.8%)	40 (9.8%)	96 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	71.1	451^st of 1511 public elementary schools	70.2%		66.1	567^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.8%	116	67.2	76.1	69.1	26.8	61.5	53.5	69.6	61.8	43.9	57.5	$26,232	$1,861	$24,371
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	500 Squirrel Ln	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-4017	526	38	13.9	62.7%	195 (37.1%)	42 (8.0%)	97 (18.4%)	147 (27.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.2%)	62.4	608^th of 1511 public elementary schools	59.8%		50.2	862^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	43.5%	254	69.6	48.5	54.7	55.2	57.7	54.4	35.7	47.2	58.7	48.9	$19,706	$1,489	$18,217
Walton Farm Elementary School	Public	K-6	1610 Allentown Rd	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 855-8800	566	38	14.7	33.9%	309 (54.6%)	48 (8.5%)	46 (8.1%)	120 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	86.2	182^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	88.0%		81.6	250^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.6%	68	78.6	68.7	70.9	64.6	70.4	56.0	67.2	69.7	83.2	70.0	$19,340	$943	$18,397
Gwynedd Square Elementary School	Public	K-6	1641 Supplee Rd	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 855-4331	610	46	13.2	19.2%	346 (56.7%)	42 (6.9%)	36 (5.9%)	139 (22.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.2%)	85.3	194^th of 1511 public elementary schools	87.2%		83.7	214^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.0%	20	75.0	80.2	66.6	82.8	76.1	64.0	54.7	75.0	82.8	67.7	$19,708	$943	$18,765
Knapp Elementary School	Public	K-6	698 Knapp Road	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-2054	633	47	13.5	56.7%	295 (46.6%)	46 (7.3%)	111 (17.5%)	130 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.1%)	71	452^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	70.1%		60.1	711^th of 1526 public elementary schools	53.4%	259	63.5	69.8	57.3	52.5	61.2	47.6	52.6	58.3	71.7	56.1	$15,451	$982	$14,469
Kulp Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 Cowpath Rd	Hatfield	19440	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-3061	583	41	14.2	39.6%	298 (51.1%)	52 (8.9%)	64 (11.0%)	119 (20.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	64.5	584^th of 1511 public elementary schools	61.4%		61.8	668^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.2%	84	63.7	56.2	44.9	57.5	55.8	61.3	45.2	45.5	53.8	51.9	$20,954	$1,532	$19,422
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School	Public	K-6	139 Hancock Road	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-7105	663	45	14.6	32.4%	311 (46.9%)	67 (10.1%)	54 (8.1%)	175 (26.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.1%)	76.2	352^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	76.7%		66.1	568^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.8%	216	75.0	72.0	55.7	58.7	66.1	54.6	60.7	53.4	63.1	57.6	$14,809	$681	$14,129
Bridle Path Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 Bridle Path Rd	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 362-2200	508	36	14.2	22.8%	279 (54.9%)	31 (6.1%)	38 (7.5%)	109 (21.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.4%)	83.7	223^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	85.2%		84.3	201^st of 1526 public elementary schools	86.8%	22	70.3	71.6	71.0	65.4	69.5	58.0	68.6	58.1	83.3	67.3	$19,539	$933	$18,606
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	1701 Fairgrounds Road	Hatfield	19440	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-1585	501	44	11.4	65.3%	157 (31.3%)	53 (10.6%)	154 (30.7%)	99 (19.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.4%)	57	715^th of 1511 public elementary schools	52.7%		44.6	953^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	37.5%	238	43.9	51.3	57.8	40.6	48.3	42.5	40.8	65.6	56.5	50.9	$22,158	$1,132	$21,026

Frequently Asked Questions about York Avenue Elementary School

What district is York Avenue Elementary School in?

North Penn School District

Is York Avenue Elementary School a good school?

York Avenue Elementary School ranks 372^nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend York Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended York Avenue Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of York Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend York Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Penndale Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of York Avenue Elementary School?

Students at York Avenue Elementary School are 62% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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