Excellent
#101 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Nether Providence EL Sch
Elementary School · Wallingford-swarthmore Sd · Wallingford, PA
A Wallingford-swarthmore Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 Moore Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
- Math 73% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nether Providence EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nether Providence 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,762
Median home value
$425,200
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother of Providence Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Parkside EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Coebourn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Drexel Neumann AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 173 | Compare → |
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.
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nether Providence EL Sch is listed in Wallingford-Swarthmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nether Providence EL Sch
Nether Providence EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wallingford, PA, part of Wallingford-swarthmore Sd, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nether Providence EL Sch
What grades does Nether Providence EL Sch serve?
Nether Providence EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nether Providence EL Sch?
Nether Providence EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nether Providence EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nether Providence EL Sch is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nether Providence EL Sch rank in PA?
Nether Providence EL Sch ranks #101 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Nether Providence EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Nether Providence EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Nether Providence EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nether Providence EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nether Providence EL Sch a charter school?
No, Nether Providence EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nether Providence EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Nether Providence EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nether Providence EL Sch?
25.2% of students at Nether Providence 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (610) 892-3470
- Area population (ZIP 19086)
- 12,835
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 19086; 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
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