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Public elementary school · Ridley Sd · Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Leedom EL Sch

Leedom EL Sch rates 6.8, below most Ridley Sd elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Ridley Sd median is 8.3.

#1,111 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania · Ridley Sd: 7 elementary schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

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

Students at Leedom EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

It ranks 1,111 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania and 7 of 9 in Ridley Sd.

Math57%9 points above the Pennsylvania average of 48%2025 PSSA
Reading47%1 point below the Pennsylvania average of 48%2025 PSSA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 52% in 2025.2025 PSSA; 52 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.7
50% of the rating
Academics
6.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Leedom EL Sch and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Philadelphia school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
60
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Edgewood EL Sch1.4 mi
    8.4Compare →
  2. Amosland EL Sch1.5 mi
    8.3Compare →
  3. Woodlyn EL Sch1.5 mi
    8.3Compare →
  4. Kindergarten Academy0.8 mi
    8.1Compare →
  5. Lakeview EL Sch0.8 mi
    7.7Compare →
  6. Prospect Park Sch0.7 mi
    7.0Compare →
  7. Leedom EL Schthis school
    6.8
  8. Norwood Sch1.0 mi
    6.7Compare →
  9. Tinicum Sch1.4 mi
    4.2Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Leedom EL Sch.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,111 of 2,848 schools in PA.

What is Leedom EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Leedom 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 Leedom EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leedom EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
281
Student-teacher ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Phone
(610) 534-1900
Rank in district
#7 of 9
Schools in district
9
District spending per student
$20,575
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 19078)
11,742
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.