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#2624 of 2,846 schools in PA
Charles Kelly EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Drexel Hill, PA
An Upper Darby Sd elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3400 Dennison Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
- Math 14% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles Kelly EL Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles Kelly EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,079
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Garrettford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Holy Child AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Lansdowne Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles Kelly EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles Kelly EL Sch
Charles Kelly EL Sch is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 285 students in grades 1st-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,624 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles Kelly EL Sch
What grades does Charles Kelly EL Sch serve?
Charles Kelly EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Charles Kelly EL Sch?
Charles Kelly EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Kelly EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Kelly EL Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles Kelly EL Sch rank in PA?
Charles Kelly EL Sch ranks #2,624 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Charles Kelly EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles Kelly EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Charles Kelly EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Kelly EL Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charles Kelly EL Sch a charter school?
No, Charles Kelly EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles Kelly EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Charles Kelly EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles Kelly EL Sch?
100.4% of students at Charles Kelly EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (610) 638-1070
- Area population (ZIP 19026)
- 32,749
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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