Average
#1589 of 2,846 schools in PA
Park Lane EL Sch
Elementary School · William Penn SD
1300 Park Ln, Darby, PA 19023
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#1,589 of 2,846
In Darby
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
William Penn SD
Academic growth
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Park Lane EL Sch
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About Park Lane EL Sch
Park Lane EL Sch is a public elementary school in Darby, PA, part of William Penn SD. Park Lane EL Sch serves approximately 312 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Park Lane EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Park Lane EL Sch show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Park Lane EL Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
37% of students at Park Lane EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Park Lane EL Sch — Students at Park Lane EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Park Lane EL Sch Compares
See how Park Lane EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1300 Park Ln, Darby, PA 19023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Park Lane EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vision Academy CS (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Darby, see our Darby schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood MS Darby | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Walnut Street El Sch Darby | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 1.0 mi | — |
| Sharon Hill Sch Sharon Hill | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Colwyn El Sch Colwyn | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Harris Sch Collingdale | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL Lansdowne | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Academy Park HS Sharon Hill | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| East Lansdowne El Sch East Lansdowne | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Vision Academy CS Lansdowne | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| CHRIST ACADEMY Collingdale | 1.2 mi | — |
| Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Penn Wood HS Lansdowne | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Lansdowne | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,962
Median Home Value
$117,200
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Population
22,636
College Educated
16.9%
Homeownership
51.7%
Avg Commute
33.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
34.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Park Lane EL Sch
What grades does Park Lane EL Sch serve?
Park Lane EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Park Lane EL Sch?
Park Lane EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Lane EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Lane EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Lane EL Sch rank in PA?
Park Lane EL Sch ranks #1,589 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Park Lane EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Lane EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Park Lane EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Lane EL Sch has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Park Lane EL Sch a charter school?
No, Park Lane EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Lane EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Park Lane EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Lane EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Park Lane 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (610) 534-4880
Resources & Links
District
William Penn SD- District Enrollment
- 4,547
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,485
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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