YORK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

York Avenue El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Penn SD school district, located in Lansdale, PA with about 274 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 21 teachers, York Avenue 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.

York Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the North Penn School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. It is characterized by a suburban school setting that prioritizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for their transition into the district’s middle school programs.

As a neighborhood school, York Avenue focuses on community engagement and fostering close relationships between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is aligned with state standards and is supplemented by district-wide initiatives that focus on technology integration, student literacy, and inclusive classroom practices. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative network provided by the North Penn School District, ensuring that students have access to a structured academic pathway throughout their elementary years.

For more information, contact York Avenue El Sch at (215) 368-6002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 York Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446-3331
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YORK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lansdale, PA with about 274 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
North Penn SD
Total Students:
274
Teachers:
21.45
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 274 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending YORK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.9%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Black or African American
5.5%
Asian
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.