Aldan El Sch

1 North Woodlawn Ave
Aldan, PA 19018

www.wpsd.k12.pa.us

238 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

238

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aldan El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	17
Black	174
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Black
174 (73.1 %)
White
25 (10.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.1 %)
Two or More
10 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	William Penn SD
Phone:	(610)626-3410
Website:	http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 41