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#1187 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Grace Park EL Sch
Elementary School · Ridley Sd · Swarthmore, PA
A Ridley Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1097 Seventh Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace Park EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grace Park EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swarthmore), 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
$129,973
Median home value
$333,600
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame De Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Woodlyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Edgewood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Lakeview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridley Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace Park EL Sch is listed in Ridley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace Park EL Sch
Grace Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in Swarthmore, PA, part of Ridley Sd, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,187 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Park EL Sch
What grades does Grace Park EL Sch serve?
Grace Park EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grace Park EL Sch?
Grace Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Park EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Park EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace Park EL Sch rank in PA?
Grace Park EL Sch ranks #1,187 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Grace Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Grace Park EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Park EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grace Park EL Sch a charter school?
No, Grace Park EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace Park EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Grace Park EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace Park EL Sch?
36.6% of students at Grace Park 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (610) 534-1900
- Area population (ZIP 19081)
- 10,363
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 19081; 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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