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Primos EL Sch

Elementary School · Upper Darby Sd · Primos, PA

An Upper Darby Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

861 Bunting Ln, Primos, PA 19018

  • Math 33% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$15,476
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Primos EL Sch score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Primos 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,451

Median home value

$215,400

Median rent

$1,346/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19018; 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 Eugene Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.1 mi151Compare →
St Eugenes SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–80.1 mi150Compare →
Westbrook Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.6 mi492Compare →
St Mark's Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi15Compare →

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.

Upper Darby Sd

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Primos EL Sch is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Primos EL Sch

Primos EL Sch is a public elementary school in Primos, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,095 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Primos EL Sch

What grades does Primos EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Primos EL Sch?

Primos EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Primos EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Primos EL Sch rank in PA?

Primos EL Sch ranks #2,095 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Primos EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Primos EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Primos EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Primos EL Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Primos EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Primos EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Primos 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
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 19018)
23,150
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
37.7
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 19018; 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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