PEQUEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pequea El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penn Manor SD school district, located in Willow Street, PA with about 346 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 24 teachers, Pequea El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Pequea Elementary School, located in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving students within the Penn Manor School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Pequea Elementary emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and local residents to ensure every child has the resources necessary to succeed.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for creative expression and physical education. By leveraging the broader resources of the Penn Manor School District, Pequea Elementary integrates modern instructional technology and research-based teaching strategies to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. The school is widely recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to cultivating curious, responsible, and engaged young learners.

For more information, contact Pequea El Sch at (717) 464-3831 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

802 Millwood Rd
Willow Street, PA 17584-9374
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PEQUEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Willow Street, PA with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Penn Manor SD
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
24.77
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
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 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PEQUEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black or African American
3.2%
Asian
2.3%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.