Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hallowell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hallowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hallowell Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hallowell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hallowell Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1089 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallowell Elementary School's ranking?
Hallowell Elementary School is ranked #1089 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hallowell Elementary School often compared to?
Hallowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simmons Elementary School, Paul V Fly Elementary School, Blair Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hallowell Elementary School?
418 students attend Hallowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hallowell Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallowell Elementary School?
Hallowell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hallowell Elementary School offer ?
Hallowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hallowell Elementary School part of?
Hallowell Elementary School is part of Hatboro-Horsham SD School District.
School Reviews
3 3/12/2020
I did not enjoy going to this school. :(
5 5/1/2012
This is a better school in horsham .
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