Afton Elementary School

Afton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1673 Quarry Rd,  Yardley, PA
Pennsbury School District
5.0
4.8
542 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
67.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
499:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
White
69.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
2.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/25/2019
I love this School . Recently it's awarded National Blue Ribbon school . Students spends more time in studying core subjects . Teachers are highly qualified and experienced . Very dedicated staff. Support students with learning differences. Safe environment. Great AMP( advanced math program ). Overall wonderful experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2022
We absolutely love Afton Elementary!! They really do care about the children and also about their families!! We moved up here in December of 2018 my granddaughter at the time was in a Philadelphia Elementary school. It was like pulling teeth trying to get their attention , trying to get help, trying...
5.0 parent
1/6/2022
My kids attended Afton for 2 years now their 1st year was 2020/2021 school year where they were online for the entire year. My son didn’t do so well but his teacher was Amazing, she did everything she could to help my son with his work. My daughters teacher was good as well she was firm but still a...
4.0 parent
4/2/2014
Provides a focused, caring, nurturing, and safe environment for young inquisitive minds. However, I wish the school had a more challenging curriculum to foster more academic competition.
5.0 parent
5/29/2011
MY DAUGHTER IS HEADED TO MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER GOING K-5 HERE AT AFTON.. WE WILL MISS THIS SCHOOL AND THE GREAT TEACHERS AND "BRAVO" TO THE MATH DEPARTMENT A GREAT AMP PROGRAM (advanced math program) WITH MRS. MURPHY. SHE REALLY KNOWS HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN THE STUDENTS.

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Afton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Yardley, PA, in the Lower Makefield neighborhood, and is served by the Pennsbury School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 542 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Afton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Hope Academy, Villa Victoria Academy, The Titusville Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yardley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Afton Elementary School.

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