Needs Improvement
#2594 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bell Avenue School
Elementary School · William Penn SD
1000 Bell Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,594 of 2,846
In Yeadon
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#9 of 10
William Penn SD
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Bell Avenue School
Elementary School in Yeadon · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bell Avenue School
Bell Avenue School is a public elementary school in Yeadon, PA, part of William Penn SD. Bell Avenue School serves approximately 240 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bell Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,594 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Bell Avenue School show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.2
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Bell Avenue School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bell Avenue School — Students at Bell Avenue School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Bell Avenue School Compares
See how Bell Avenue School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1000 Bell Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bell Avenue School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vision Academy CS (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Another option is SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Park Lane El Sch (rated 6.1/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Darby), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yeadon, see our Yeadon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood MS Darby | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 0.7 mi | — |
| GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Walnut Street El Sch Darby | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Colwyn El Sch Colwyn | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Bartram John - Main Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Tilden William T MS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Penrose Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Motivation HS Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Anderson Add B Sch Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,517
Median Home Value
$188,700
Median Rent
$1,166/mo
Population
28,819
College Educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Median Age
42.6
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|---|---|
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| Pittsburgh Miller K-5 Pittsburgh, PA | 3.8 |
| Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.8 |
| William Prescott #38 Scranton, PA | 3.8 |
| Blankenburg Rudolph Sch Philadelphia, PA | 3.7 |
| Charles Kelly El Sch Drexel Hill, PA | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bell Avenue School
What grades does Bell Avenue School serve?
Bell Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bell Avenue School?
Bell Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bell Avenue School rank in PA?
Bell Avenue School ranks #2,594 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bell Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bell Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bell Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bell Avenue School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bell Avenue School a charter school?
No, Bell Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bell Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Bell Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Avenue School?
100.0% of students at Bell Avenue School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (610) 284-6100
Resources & Links
District
William Penn SD- District Enrollment
- 4,547
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,485
- District Rank
- #9 of 10
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