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#715 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 25% in state

Leedom EL Sch

Elementary School · Ridley Sd · Ridley Park, PA

A Ridley Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

620 East Chester Pike, Ridley Park, PA 19078

  • Math 55% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$20,575

Students at Leedom EL Sch score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leedom 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridley Park), 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

$93,456

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,318/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Prospect Park SchEnrollment path unverified5.51–80.7 mi561Compare →
St James Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–80.7 mi269Compare →
Kindergarten AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1K0.8 mi234Compare →
Lakeview EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.8 mi379Compare →

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.

Ridley Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 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

Leedom EL Sch is listed in Ridley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leedom EL Sch

Leedom EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ridley Park, PA, part of Ridley Sd, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #715 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leedom EL Sch

What grades does Leedom EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Leedom EL Sch?

Leedom EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Leedom EL Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leedom EL Sch rank in PA?

Leedom EL Sch ranks #715 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Leedom EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Leedom EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Leedom EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leedom EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Leedom EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Leedom EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

58.7% of students at Leedom 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
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Area population (ZIP 19078)
11,742
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 19078; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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