District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, the William Penn School District serves as an essential educational anchor for families in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system headquartered at 100 Green Avenue Annex, the district oversees 11 operational schools dedicated to nurturing student growth from kindergarten through 12th grade. The system provides a stable, comprehensive public education framework for the surrounding suburban community, with centralized leadership accessible via their main office or official web portal at www.wpsd.k12.pa.us.

The district educates a vibrant and diverse student body of nearly 4,500 enrolled children across its primary and secondary levels. To foster an enriched academic environment and support individual student needs, William Penn School District maintains a robust workforce of over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes approximately 673 full-time classroom teachers, 52 instructional aides, and more than 300 dedicated support personnel, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to delivering well-staffed classrooms, personalized instruction, and essential school support services.
11
Total Schools
4,499
Total Students
673.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Penn SD
Demographic Student Count
White172
Hispanic227
Black3,774
Asian73
Two or More221
American Indian22
Pacific Islander10
  • Black
    3,774 (83.9%)
  • Hispanic
    227 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    221 (4.9%)
  • White
    172 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    73 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    22 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in William Penn SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:4,499*
Teachers (FTE):673.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in William Penn SD
Found 11 Schools