Is Willow Dale Elementary School a good school?

Willow Dale Elementary School ranks 980 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Willow Dale Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 716 students attended Willow Dale Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Dale Elementary School?

Students at Willow Dale Elementary School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Willow Dale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willow Dale Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Log College Middle School High : William Tennent High School

Willow Dale Elementary School

Summary:

Willow Dale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Warminster, Pennsylvania, serving 707 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Centennial School District, which is ranked 351 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willow Dale Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with student performance on standardized tests generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school's proficiency rates in Math (44.6%), Science (77.9%), and English Language Arts (42.7%) for the 2023-2024 school year were all lower than the state and district averages. This underperformance is particularly pronounced for the school's White student population, which ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($21,552 in 2021-2022) and low student-to-teacher ratio (13.8 to 14.4 students per teacher), these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the majority of students.

When compared to nearby schools, Willow Dale Elementary generally underperforms. For example, Titus Elementary School, which is part of the higher-performing Central Bucks School District, significantly outperforms Willow Dale across all academic measures. The consistent underperformance, demographic disparities, and inability to leverage resources effectively suggest the need for a comprehensive review of Willow Dale's educational strategies and resource allocation to better support the academic success of all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

720 Norristown Rd
Warminster, PA 18974-2626

(215) 441-6093

District: Centennial School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
980^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,552

Students who attend Willow Dale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Log College Middle School
High:	William Tennent High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 716

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

19.6%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Dale Elementary School ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Centennial School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Willow Dale Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Centennial School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Dale Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Centennial School District! (See more...)

Compare Willow Dale Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Dale Elementary School is $21,552, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Centennial School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Dale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Dale Elementary School 980^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Willow Dale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

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White students:

Centennial School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial School District 351^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	60.35	756^th	1519	50.2%
2014	58.78	768^th	1467	47.6%
2015	50.24	878^th	1474	40.4%
2016	42.65	1046^th	1554	32.7%
2017	53.17	862^nd	1547	44.3%
2018	53.57	845^th	1530	44.8%
2019	48.53	947^th	1544	38.7%
2021	43.36	920^th	1433	35.8%
2022	42.79	996^th	1534	35.1%
2023	41.80	990^th	1534	35.5%
2024	42.95	980^th	1526	35.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.56	63^rd	196	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.89	903^rd	1414	36.1%
2024	46.40	859^th	1432	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.85	969^th	1488	34.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.28	681^st	1043	34.7%
2024	32.72	738^th	1084	31.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.98	944^th	1495	36.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.98	142^nd	432	67.1%
2024	71.09	104^th	454	77.1%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.88	1004^th	1236	18.8%
2024	26.57	1000^th	1229	18.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Dale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	651	47	24	123	0	3	22	870
2013	642	47	26	129	0	3	32	879
2014	627	40	24	123	0	3	29	846
2015	625	35	26	122	0	3	38	849
2016	574	36	23	146	0	2	40	821
2017	589	33	28	159	0	2	38	849
2018	565	26	19	158	0	0	35	803
2019	520	28	23	163	1	0	45	780
2020	521	28	24	172	1	1	44	791
2021	468	31	23	173	1	0	38	734
2022	460	43	21	161	1	0	35	721
2023	462	40	21	150	1	0	33	707
2024	478	38	26	140	1	0	33	716

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Dale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	870	49.2	17.6	36.3
2013	879	52.6	16.7	40.3
2014	846	53.1	15.9	40.2
2015	849	52.0	16.3	39.1
2016	821	52.0	15.7	43.4
2017	849	51.1	16.6	45
2018	803	54.4	14.7	45.1
2019	780	53.3	14.6	46.5
2020	791	52.0	15.2	44.1
2021	734	51.0	14.3	47.4
2022	721	50.0	14.4	47.7
2023	707	51.0	13.8	50.1
2024	716	50.0	14.3	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Dale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	870	49.2	17.6	36.3
2013	879	52.6	16.7	40.3
2014	846	53.1	15.9	40.2
2015	849	52.0	16.3	39.1
2016	821	52.0	15.7	43.4
2017	849	51.1	16.6	45
2018	803	54.4	14.7	45.1
2019	780	53.3	14.6	46.5
2020	791	52.0	15.2	44.1
2021	734	51.0	14.3	47.4
2022	721	50.0	14.4	47.7
2023	707	51.0	13.8	50.1
2024	716	50.0	14.3	52.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Dale Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$468 (2.5%)	$18,378 (97.5%)	$18,846
2020	$422 (2.3%)	$17,770 (97.7%)	$18,192
2021	$623 (3.0%)	$20,118 (97.0%)	$20,741
2022	$896 (4.2%)	$20,656 (95.8%)	$21,552

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Dale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 947^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 990^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow Dale Elementary School)	49.3	39.8	9.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Dale Elementary School)	59.8	48.1	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Willow Dale Elementary School)	39.3	39.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Willow Dale Elementary School)	76.1	69.3	6.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Dale Elementary School)	60.8	38.5	22.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Willow Dale Elementary School)	44.6	45.1	0.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Dale Elementary School)	68.1	50.4	17.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Willow Dale Elementary School)	44.3	41.4	2.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Willow Dale Elementary School)	76.1	69.3	6.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willow Dale Elementary School)	62.7	46	16.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	780	707	9.4%
African American	28	40	42.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	21	8.7%
Hispanic	163	150	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	520	462	11.2%
Two or More Races	45	33	26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.5%	50.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Willow Dale Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Dale Elementary School	Public	K-5	720 Norristown Rd	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 441-6093	716	50	14.3	52.5%	478 (66.8%)	38 (5.3%)	140 (19.6%)	26 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	43	980^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.8%		41.8	990^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.5%	10	42.7	43.5	47.8		44.6	77.9	77.9	44.5	43.1	40.4		42.7	$21,552	$896	$20,656
Blair Mill Elementary	Public	K-5	109 Bender Road	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 420-5200	392	34	11.4	49.5%	234 (59.7%)	32 (8.2%)	68 (17.3%)	32 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	66	571^st of 1526 public elementary schools	62.6%		64.8	599^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.0%	28	60.7	62.1	42.3		54.2	79.7	79.7	55.8	64.4	70.4		63.9	$22,355	$597	$21,758
Barclay Elementary School	Public	K-6	2015 Palomino Dr	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4100	685	57	11.9	29.9%	400 (58.4%)	17 (2.5%)	176 (25.7%)	65 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	69.8	501^st of 1526 public elementary schools	67.2%		66.5	562^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	63.4%	61	47.6	66.4	48.0	45.4	52.2	90.0	90.0	67.6	72.5	53.4	63.2	64.4	$17,750	$896	$16,854
Crooked Billet Elementary School	Public	K-5	69 Meadowbrook Ave	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 420-5300	451	41	11.0	43.7%	332 (73.6%)	22 (4.9%)	56 (12.4%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	55.7	782^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	48.8%		66.2	569^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.9%	213	54.1	48.7	40.0		47.1	74.3	74.3	52.5	58.5	62.5		58.3	$24,213	$579	$23,634
Hallowell Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 Moreland Ave	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 420-5900	429	39	11.0	37.8%	305 (71.1%)	21 (4.9%)	68 (15.9%)	18 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	60.4	705^th of 1526 public elementary schools	53.8%		64.3	608^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.4%	97	61.3	50.0	52.1		54.0	76.8	76.8	53.3	52.5	68.1		57.7	$21,833	$637	$21,196
Titus Elementary School	Public	K-6	2333 Lower Barness Road	Warrington	18976	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 893-4500	600	39	15.3	14.8%	400 (66.7%)	7 (1.2%)	45 (7.5%)	96 (16.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.3%)	79.8	289^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.1%		81.3	259^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.1%	30	60.0	75.3	57.4	43.2	58.5	92.9	92.9	77.2	78.8	62.1	74.5	72.7	$17,414	$340	$17,074
McDonald Elementary School	Public	K-5	666 Reeves Ln	Warminster	18974	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 441-6157	808	57	14.1	58.2%	501 (62.0%)	37 (4.6%)	174 (21.5%)	54 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.1%)	43	976^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.0%		47	921^st of 1534 public elementary schools	40.0%	55	56.2	35.5	36.9		42.7	79.5	79.5	47.9	42.7	41.2		44.0	$20,597	$1,001	$19,597
Warwick Elementary School	Public	K-6	1340 Almshouse Rd	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-4050	502	40	12.4	15.7%	383 (76.3%)	5 (1.0%)	36 (7.2%)	51 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	81.5	255^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.3%		76.9	337^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.0%	82	69.7	59.0	58.9	67.9	63.9	89.8	89.8	73.0	64.1	73.1	78.2	72.1	$18,286	$288	$17,998
Upper Moreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	3980 Orangemans Rd	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 325-1400	1,633	110	14.9	41.5%	1,045 (64.0%)	155 (9.5%)	235 (14.4%)	90 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (6.6%)	64.4	606^th of 1526 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	502^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.3%	104	50.2	53.4	58.5		54.2	83.5	83.5	54.1	59.6	66.3		60.2	$18,628	$1,022	$17,606
Jamison Elementary School	Public	K-6	2090 Land Rd	Jamison	18929	Bucks County	Central Bucks School District	No	No	No	No	(267) 893-3500	599	48	12.4	10.0%	470 (78.5%)	7 (1.2%)	32 (5.3%)	73 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	83.8	212^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.1%		82.2	239^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.4%	27	74.0	70.8	66.7	53.8	66.3	92.3	92.3	79.2	71.1	73.4	64.5	72.1	$17,881	$254	$17,627

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