PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Penn Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district, located in North Liberty, IA with about 673 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Penn Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Penn Elementary School is a public primary school located at 230 N. Dubuque St. in North Liberty, Iowa. Serving as a key part of the Iowa City Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative learning. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Penn Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its students through dedicated faculty, active parental involvement, and various extracurricular opportunities. The school’s environment is designed to be welcoming and resourceful, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive within the North Liberty community.
For more information, contact Penn Elementary School at (319) 688-1150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in North Liberty, IA with about 673 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iowa City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 673
- Teachers:
- 38.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 673 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.6%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.