Pennell El Sch

3300 Richard Rd
Aston, PA 19014

www.pdsd.org

401 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pennell Elementary School, located at 3300 Richard Road in Aston, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as part of the Penn-Delco School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and personal growth. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, Pennell aims to prepare its students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Penn-Delco district, which emphasizes high standards, technological integration, and equitable access to educational resources. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, faculty information, or district-wide policies can find comprehensive details on the official school district website at http://www.pdsd.org.

401

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennell El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	12
Black	13
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
354 (88.3 %)
Black
13 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Penn-Delco SD
Phone:	(610)497-6300
Website:	http://www.pdsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 47

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 60