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#42 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 1% in state

Ithan EL Sch

Elementary School · Radnor Township Sd · Bryn Mawr, PA

A Radnor Township Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

695 Clyde Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

  • Math 88% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 88% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+37 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$26,234
Chronic Absenteeism5.1%

Students at Ithan EL Sch score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency88%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

8.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ithan 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,986

Median home value

$788,700

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

76.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Main Line Classical Academy IncPrivate · tuition8.4K–91.0 mi74Compare →
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn MawrPrivate · tuition8.1K–121.0 mi200Compare →
St Aloysius AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0PK–81.2 mi145Compare →
Delaware County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8PK–121.3 mi656Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Radnor Township Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$26,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ithan EL Sch is listed in Radnor Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ithan EL Sch

Ithan EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bryn Mawr, PA, part of Radnor Township Sd, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Ithan EL Sch

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Ithan Elementary School (IES) is part of the Radnor Township School District (RTSD). The district recently received a donation of $8,261.80 from GIANT food stores as part of the GIANT Feeding Kids Initiative 1. RTSD has clarified a legal settlement involving the PowerSchool Naviance platform, which the district used in the past 1. Dr. David M. Wiedlich, principal of Radnor Middle School, was named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Principal of Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association and selected as a national finalist for the 2026 National Middle Level Principal of the Year 1. Dr. Sharon Schaefer was appointed Assistant to the Superintendent: Teaching & Learning, beginning her role in March 2026 1. Radnor High School senior Mira Caplan was selected for the ACDA All-Eastern Honors Treble Choir 1. The district approved its 2026-27 Proposed Final Budget in April 2026 1. Ithan Elementary School observed Teacher Appreciation Week in May 2026 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.rtsd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ithan EL Sch

What grades does Ithan EL Sch serve?

Ithan EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ithan EL Sch?

Ithan EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ithan EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Ithan EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ithan EL Sch rank in PA?

Ithan EL Sch ranks #42 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ithan EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Ithan EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Ithan EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ithan EL Sch has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ithan EL Sch a charter school?

No, Ithan EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ithan EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Ithan EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ithan EL Sch?

8.8% of students at Ithan 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
509
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.1%
Area population (ZIP 19010)
22,004
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.7
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 19010; 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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