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#213 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 7% in state

Loomis EL Sch

Elementary School · Marple Newtown Sd · Broomall, PA

A Marple Newtown Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

369 N Central Blvd, Broomall, PA 19008

  • Math 63% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$20,558

Students at Loomis EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

29.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Loomis 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$127,646

Median home value

$469,900

Median rent

$1,633/mo

College educated

50.6%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19008; 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
St Piusx SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–80.5 mi298Compare →
Russell EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.0 mi374Compare →
Manoa EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.4 mi704Compare →
St Dorothy SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.5 mi329Compare →

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.

Marple Newtown Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$20,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loomis EL Sch is listed in Marple Newtown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loomis EL Sch

Loomis EL Sch is a public elementary school in Broomall, PA, part of Marple Newtown Sd, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loomis EL Sch

What grades does Loomis EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Loomis EL Sch?

Loomis EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Loomis EL Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loomis EL Sch rank in PA?

Loomis EL Sch ranks #213 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Loomis EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Loomis EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Loomis EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loomis EL Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Loomis EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Loomis EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

29.1% of students at Loomis 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
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Area population (ZIP 19008)
20,193
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
44.3
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 19008; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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