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Jenkintown Elementary School vs. Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield

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School Overview

School
Jenkintown Elementary School
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
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9/
10
Top 20%
Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield
300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
Top Rankings

Jenkintown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jenkintown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-2
Total Students
399 students
564 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jenkintown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jenkintown Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jenkintown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jenkintown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jenkintown School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#350 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jenkintown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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66%
(Top 20% in PA)
90-94%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jenkintown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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73%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jenkintown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jenkintown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jenkintown Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
196
Grade 1 Students
44
192
Grade 2 Students
59
176
Grade 3 Students
68
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Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
65
-
Grade 6 Students
61
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jenkintown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jenkintown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jenkintown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jenkintown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jenkintown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jenkintown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jenkintown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jenkintown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jenkintown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jenkintown School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jenkintown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jenkintown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jenkintown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jenkintown School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Springfield Twp El Sch-enfield, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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