ALDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Aldan El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the William Penn SD school district, located in Aldan, PA with about 237 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 19 teachers, Aldan El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Aldan Elementary School, located at 1 North Woodlawn Avenue in Aldan, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the William Penn School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early grades, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to promote both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its young learners.

As part of the broader William Penn School District, Aldan Elementary benefits from the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success and civic participation. The school encourages a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, extracurricular offerings, or school policies, the district's official website provides comprehensive resources and updates regarding the academic calendar and institutional initiatives.

For more information, contact Aldan El Sch at (610) 626-3410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 North Woodlawn Ave
Aldan, PA 19018-3836
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ALDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Aldan, PA with about 237 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
William Penn SD
Total Students:
237
Teachers:
19.7
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
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 237 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.7%
White
19.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.