W B EVANS MAGNET SCHOOL
W B Evans Magnet Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the William Penn SD school district, located in Yeadon, PA with about 383 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, W B Evans Magnet Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
W.B. Evans Elementary Magnet School is a public school located in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the William Penn School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized programming that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools, focusing on academic enrichment and tailored learning opportunities for its student body. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that encourages student engagement, personal growth, and academic success within the local community.
The school emphasizes a structured curriculum aimed at preparing students for future academic challenges while promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. By leveraging its resources within the William Penn School District, W.B. Evans seeks to bridge the gap between foundational education and innovative learning practices. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us to learn more about the school’s mission, academic calendar, and community initiatives.
For more information, contact W B Evans Magnet Sch at (610) 623-5975 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yeadon, PA 19050-3339
(610) 623-5975
http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us
W B EVANS MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yeadon, PA with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- William Penn SD
- Total Students:
- 383
- Teachers:
- 24.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 383 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W B EVANS MAGNET SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.2%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.