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#123 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 4% in state

Radnor EL Sch

Elementary School · Radnor Township Sd · Radnor, PA

A Radnor Township Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

20 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087

  • Math 78% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$26,234
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Radnor EL Sch score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 78% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
91%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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

13%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Radnor 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$165,451

Median home value

$693,200

Median rent

$2,130/mo

College educated

78.1%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19087; 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 Katherine Day School -upperPrivate · tuition8.4K–120.4 mi74Compare →
The Grayson SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–120.4 mi138Compare →
St Katharine of Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3K–81.2 mi416Compare →
The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5PK–121.4 mi573Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Radnor Township Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$26,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Radnor EL Sch

Radnor EL Sch is a public elementary school in Radnor, PA, part of Radnor Township Sd, serving approximately 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Radnor EL Sch

What grades does Radnor EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Radnor EL Sch?

Radnor EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Radnor EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Radnor EL Sch rank in PA?

Radnor EL Sch ranks #123 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Radnor EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Radnor EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Radnor EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Radnor EL Sch has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Radnor EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Radnor EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

13.0% of students at Radnor 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
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 19087)
33,770
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
39.8
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 19087; 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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