About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | William Penn SD
Ardmore Avenue School is located in Lansdowne, PA and is one of 8 elementary schools in William Penn School District. It is a public school that serves 499 students in grades K-6.
Ardmore Avenue School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ardmore Avenue School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ardmore Avenue School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ardmore Avenue School's students and teachers. more
Ardmore Avenue School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ardmore Avenue School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ardmore Avenue School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ardmore Avenue School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Friends 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Charles Kelly Elementary Schl 0.6 miles |  |
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| St Philomena Elementary School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Lansdowne Montessori School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Child Academy 0.8 miles | n/a |
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This is a very good school. My children love it.
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This school is one of the best choices I ever made for my child. He started going to that school since first grade. He loved it! Especially the first grade teacher Ms.Griffith. I highly reccomend this school to you.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 499
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ardmore Avenue School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
88%
White
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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William Penn SD District Spending
$12,878Per Pupil
The William Penn SD spends $12,878 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about William Penn SD District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ardmore Avenue School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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