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#533 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 19% in state

Lynnewood EL Sch

Elementary School · Haverford Township Sd · Havertown, PA

A Haverford Township Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 Lawrence Rd, Havertown, PA 19083

  • Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 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-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.8 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$18,330
Chronic Absenteeism3.4%

Students at Lynnewood EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency81%(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 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

15.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lynnewood 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$120,233

Median home value

$424,100

Median rent

$1,386/mo

College educated

58.1%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19083; 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
Manoa EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.0 mi704Compare →
Chatham Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.4 mi586Compare →
St Piusx SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.4 mi298Compare →
Child StepsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi12Compare →

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.

Haverford Township Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$18,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lynnewood EL Sch

Lynnewood EL Sch is a public elementary school in Havertown, PA, part of Haverford Township Sd, serving approximately 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lynnewood EL Sch

What grades does Lynnewood EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Lynnewood EL Sch?

Lynnewood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lynnewood EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lynnewood EL Sch rank in PA?

Lynnewood EL Sch ranks #533 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lynnewood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Lynnewood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Lynnewood EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynnewood EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lynnewood EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Lynnewood EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

15.6% of students at Lynnewood 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
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.4%
Area population (ZIP 19083)
37,220
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
39.7
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 19083; 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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