William Penn School District

The William Penn School District is located in Lansdowne, PA and includes 11 schools that serve 5,431 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The William Penn School District spends $11,761 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The William Penn School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The William Penn School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the William Penn School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The William Penn School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.