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Penn Elementary
By the numbers
478
Students enrolled at Penn
1st
Largest elementary school in our District
23
Students per class on average
65
Faculty and staff at Penn
63
Years Penn has been open (1961)
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A Message From
Our Principal
Welcome to Penn Elementary School! Penn was the first Iowa City Community School District school in North Liberty and has been an integral part of the North Liberty community since 1961. Our Penn community is filled with dedicated teachers, a caring staff, involved families and students who thrive academically and socially. At Penn Elementary we have created a culture that feels like home where everyone is welcome, seen and supported.
David Brandon
Penn Elementary Principal