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#2132 of 2,846 schools in PA
East Lansdowne EL Sch
Elementary School · William Penn Sd · East Lansdowne, PA
A William Penn Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Emerson Ave, East Lansdowne, PA 19050
- Math 21% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Lansdowne EL Sch score 25% 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 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Lansdowne 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,741/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lansdowne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,517
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Stonehurst Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Lansdowne Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Ss. Cyril & Philomena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 166 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
William Penn Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $20,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Lansdowne EL Sch is listed in William Penn SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lansdowne EL Sch
East Lansdowne EL Sch is a public elementary school in East Lansdowne, PA, part of William Penn Sd, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lansdowne EL Sch
What grades does East Lansdowne EL Sch serve?
East Lansdowne EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Lansdowne EL Sch?
East Lansdowne EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lansdowne EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lansdowne EL Sch is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lansdowne EL Sch rank in PA?
East Lansdowne EL Sch ranks #2,132 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East Lansdowne EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lansdowne EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 East Lansdowne EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lansdowne EL Sch has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Lansdowne EL Sch a charter school?
No, East Lansdowne EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lansdowne EL Sch a Title I school?
No, East Lansdowne EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lansdowne EL Sch?
100.0% of students at East Lansdowne 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (610) 626-2415
- Area population (ZIP 19050)
- 28,819
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 19050; 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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