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General Nash Elementary School

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General Nash Elementary School ranks 186 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

186^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

General Nash Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, serving 455 students in grades K-6 and part of the North Penn School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.

General Nash Elementary School's students excel on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates were 67.9% and 71.9%, respectively, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as female students, Asian students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania for these groups. This suggests a strong focus on equity and inclusion at the school.

Compared to other North Penn School District elementary schools, such as Hatfield Elementary School and Kulp Elementary School, General Nash Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. While the school faces competition from exceptional elementary schools in the surrounding area, such as Skippack Elementary School and Oak Ridge Elementary School, its commitment to providing personalized attention and resources to its students contributes to its overall success.

465

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,323

Per pupil spending ?

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1560 Liberty Bell Dr
Harleysville, PA 19438-3099

(215) 368-2407

District: North Penn School District

Students who attend General Nash Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pennfield Middle School
High:	North Penn Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Asian:

15.3%

Two or more races:

8.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (70% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in North Penn School District

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg60%

Pennsylvania avg45%

186^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	85.7	186 of 1511	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	200 of 1526	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	122 of 1534	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	175 of 1534	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	224 of 1433	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	80.2	280 of 1544	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	90.0	58 of 1530	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	87.7	99 of 1547	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	85.7	148 of 1554	90.5%	★★★★★
2015	82.5	213 of 1474	85.5%	★★★★☆
2014	79.3	247 of 1467	83.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	151 of 1519	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	84.4	75 of 1599	95.3%	★★★★★
2011	87.9	18 of 1597	98.9%	★★★★★
2010	87.9	15 of 1579	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	84.2	78 of 1549	95.0%	★★★★★
2008	82.3	151 of 1551	90.3%	★★★★★
2007	85.0	100 of 1555	93.6%	★★★★★
2006	88.0	31 of 1545	98.0%	★★★★★
2005	82.7	128 of 1299	90.1%	★★★★★
2004	89.2	71 of 1308	94.6%	★★★★★
2003	84.7	174 of 1302	86.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	89 of 151	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	80.6	17 of 168	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	17 of 160	89.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	123 of 1030	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	296 of 1084	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.7	141 of 1043	86.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	138 of 1466	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	153 of 1488	89.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	66 of 1369	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	12 of 1432	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.5	30 of 1414	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.8	241 of 1475	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.3	283 of 1495	81.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	218 of 1201	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	272 of 1229	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	129 of 1236	89.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2025)88th percentile~ school

Male (2025)84th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)41st percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+23 vs state

Math68%+26 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
General Nash Elementary School	Public	K-6	1560 Liberty Bell Dr	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 368-2407	465	34	13.5	17.8%	315 (67.7%)	24 (5.2%)	15 (3.2%)	71 (15.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	85.7	186^th of 1511 public elementary schools	87.7%		84.3	200^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.9%	14	80.0	69.8	55.3	68.6	67.9	72.3	61.9	67.1	85.7	71.9	$27,323	$1,299	$26,024
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
Worcester Elementary School	Public	K-4	3017 Skippack Pike	Lansdale	19446	Montgomery County	Methacton School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 489-5000	441	34	12.8	13.2%	290 (65.8%)	17 (3.9%)	34 (7.7%)	70 (15.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.6%)	93.2	61^st of 1511 public elementary schools	96.0%		91.1	63^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	95.9%	2	90.4	79.1			84.5	83.1	76.9			79.8	$24,365	$303	$24,063
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
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
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
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	465 Moyer Rd	Harleysville	19438	Montgomery County	Souderton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 256-6633	420	33	12.6	19.5%	307 (73.1%)	39 (9.3%)	26 (6.2%)	31 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	71.5	446^th of 1511 public elementary schools	70.5%		72.2	449^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.6%	3	61.8	61.3	54.4		58.9	54.4	61.3	63.3		59.8	$27,028	$475	$26,553
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
Skippack Elementary School	Public	K-5	4081 Heckler Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-6060	557	45	12.4	18.0%	448 (80.4%)	19 (3.4%)	25 (4.5%)	38 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	87.9	158^th of 1511 public elementary schools	89.5%		85.5	182^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	88.1%	24	71.3	77.7	70.1		73.1	67.3	80.6	75.0		74.4	$24,525	$363	$24,162

Frequently Asked Questions about General Nash Elementary School

What district is General Nash Elementary School in?

North Penn School District

What is the racial makeup of General Nash Elementary School?

Students at General Nash Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is General Nash Elementary School a good school?

General Nash Elementary School ranks 186^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of General Nash Elementary School attend?

Students who attend General Nash Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pennfield Middle School
High : North Penn Senior High School

How many students attend General Nash Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 465 students attended General Nash Elementary School.

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

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2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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