PENNYPACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pennypack El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hatboro-Horsham SD school district, located in Hatboro, PA with about 262 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Pennypack El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Pennypack Elementary School, located at 130 Spring Avenue in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Hatboro-Horsham School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented environment, emphasizing academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children in the early elementary grades, providing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and creative learning opportunities into the daily classroom experience.
Beyond standard academics, Pennypack Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school benefits from its position within the Hatboro-Horsham district, which is generally recognized for its commitment to high educational standards and comprehensive extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach, the school aims to prepare young students for future academic success while cultivating a positive attitude toward lifelong learning within the local Hatboro community.
For more information, contact Pennypack El Sch at (215) 420-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hatboro, PA 19040-3999
(215) 420-5400
PENNYPACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hatboro, PA with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hatboro-Horsham SD
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 20.2
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNYPACK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.