Below Average
#2315 of 2,846 schools in PA
Linwood EL Sch
Elementary School · Chichester Sd · Linwood, PA
A Chichester Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1403 Huddell Ave, Linwood, PA 19061
- Math 30% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linwood EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linwood EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,249
Median home value
$229,700
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hook EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Boothwyn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Hilltop EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chichester Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linwood EL Sch is listed in Chichester SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linwood EL Sch
Linwood EL Sch is a public elementary school in Linwood, PA, part of Chichester Sd, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,315 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linwood EL Sch
What grades does Linwood EL Sch serve?
Linwood EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Linwood EL Sch?
Linwood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood EL Sch is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linwood EL Sch rank in PA?
Linwood EL Sch ranks #2,315 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Linwood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Linwood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Linwood EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linwood EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Linwood EL Sch a charter school?
No, Linwood EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linwood EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Linwood EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linwood EL Sch?
80.7% of students at Linwood 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (610) 485-6881
- Area population (ZIP 19061)
- 20,135
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 19061; 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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