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Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

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Gwyn-Nor Elementary School ranks 352 nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

352^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Wales, PA, serving 629 students in grades K-6. It is part of the North Penn School District, which is ranked 88 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is a strong-performing school, consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In 2024-2025, the school had 66.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%, and 57.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.5%. The school also excels in science proficiency, with 87.2% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly outpacing the state average of 65.8%. When compared to other elementary schools in the North Penn School District, Gwyn-Nor generally performs on par or better in academic metrics.

While Gwyn-Nor Elementary School's academic performance is a key strength, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.65% in 2021-2022 to 34.18% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's ranking for male students in PSSA Math has declined, suggesting a need to focus on supporting the academic achievement of this student subgroup. Overall, Gwyn-Nor Elementary School is a strong-performing school with opportunities for continued improvement and support.

663

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,809

Per pupil spending ?

32.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

139 Hancock Road
North Wales, PA 19454-2299

(215) 368-7105

District: North Penn School District

Students who attend Gwyn-Nor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pennbrook Middle School
High:	North Penn Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Asian:

26.4%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (62% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg60%

Pennsylvania avg45%

352^nd of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^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	76.2	352 of 1511	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	568 of 1526	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.5	330 of 1534	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	361 of 1534	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	68.7	458 of 1433	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.8	362 of 1544	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	546 of 1530	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.1	486 of 1547	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.1	459 of 1554	70.5%	★★★★☆
2015	78.6	292 of 1474	80.2%	★★★★☆
2014	74.9	362 of 1467	75.3%	★★★★☆
2013	80.7	209 of 1519	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	357 of 1599	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	74.5	357 of 1597	77.6%	★★★★☆
2010	76.8	294 of 1579	81.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	206 of 1549	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	79.3	228 of 1551	85.3%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	283 of 1555	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	76.6	312 of 1545	79.8%	★★★★☆
2005	79.4	207 of 1299	84.1%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	220 of 1308	83.2%	★★★★☆
2003	79.2	272 of 1302	79.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	131 of 413	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	158 of 437	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	73 of 151	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.2	105 of 168	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.0	82 of 160	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	171 of 1030	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	58.9	373 of 1084	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.9	118 of 1043	88.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	255 of 1466	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	544 of 1488	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	320 of 1369	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	44.8	876 of 1432	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.1	396 of 1414	72.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	473 of 1475	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	580 of 1495	61.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	399 of 1201	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	564 of 1229	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.9	355 of 1236	71.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Disabled (2025)83rd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)83rd percentile+6 vs school

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

African American (2025)68th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)67th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)52nd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math66%+24 vs state

English Language Arts58%+9 vs state

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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
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
North Wales Elementary School	Public	K-6	201 Summit St	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 699-4471	484	32	15.0	26.4%	324 (66.9%)	31 (6.4%)	39 (8.1%)	40 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.3%)	81.6	251^st of 1511 public elementary schools	83.4%		81	261^st of 1526 public elementary schools	82.9%	10	67.2	74.2	60.7	57.1	65.4	57.9	70.0	59.7	80.4	66.6	$19,093	$935	$18,158
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
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
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
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
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
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
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	K-6	1221 Stump Rd	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 368-6614	611	45	13.6	18.0%	323 (52.9%)	34 (5.6%)	26 (4.3%)	176 (28.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.2%)	88.4	151^st of 1511 public elementary schools	90.0%		85.8	174^th of 1526 public elementary schools	88.6%	23	82.1	78.7	82.5	64.2	77.1	68.2	64.0	62.8	79.0	68.3	$18,385	$1,322	$17,064
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gwyn-Nor Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Gwyn-Nor Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gwyn-Nor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pennbrook Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School

What district is Gwyn-Nor Elementary School in?

North Penn School District

Is Gwyn-Nor Elementary School a good school?

Gwyn-Nor Elementary School ranks 352^nd of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gwyn-Nor Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 663 students attended Gwyn-Nor Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gwyn-Nor Elementary School?

Students at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School are 47% White, 26% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

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