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#437 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 15% in state

Ridge Park EL Sch

Elementary School · Colonial Sd · Conshohocken, PA

A Colonial Sd elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Karrs Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428

  • Math 82% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+30.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$22,793
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Ridge Park EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ridge Park 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conshohocken), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$116,566

Median home value

$445,900

Median rent

$1,900/mo

College educated

66%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19428; 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
Plymouth Meeting Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–60.6 mi72Compare →
Plymouth EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–31.3 mi617Compare →
Conshohocken EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.1K–31.7 mi232Compare →
Whitemarsh EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.6K–31.9 mi504Compare →

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.

Colonial Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$22,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ridge Park EL Sch is listed in Colonial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridge Park EL Sch

Ridge Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in Conshohocken, PA, part of Colonial Sd, serving approximately 541 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #437 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridge Park EL Sch

What grades does Ridge Park EL Sch serve?

Ridge Park EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Ridge Park EL Sch?

Ridge Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Park EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Park EL Sch is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridge Park EL Sch rank in PA?

Ridge Park EL Sch ranks #437 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ridge Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridge Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Ridge Park EL Sch?

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

Is Ridge Park EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Ridge Park EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

22.0% of students at Ridge Park 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
Area population (ZIP 19428)
20,225
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 19428; 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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