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#278 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 10% in state

Sabold EL Sch

Elementary School · Springfield Sd · Springfield, PA

A Springfield Sd elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

468 E Thomson Ave, Springfield, PA 19064

  • Math 81% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.2 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$15,241
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Sabold EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency81%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
81%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sabold 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$132,230

Median home value

$389,600

Median rent

$1,511/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

94%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19064; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swarthmore-rutledge SchEnrollment path unverified9.2K–50.9 mi551Compare →
St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.0 mi197Compare →
Edgewood EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.5 mi359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Sabold EL Sch

Sabold EL Sch is a public elementary school in Springfield, PA, part of Springfield Sd, serving approximately 668 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sabold EL Sch

What grades does Sabold EL Sch serve?

Sabold EL Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Sabold EL Sch?

Sabold EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sabold EL Sch is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sabold EL Sch rank in PA?

Sabold EL Sch ranks #278 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Sabold EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Sabold EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Sabold EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sabold EL Sch has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sabold EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Sabold EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

29.3% of students at Sabold 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
668
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
Area population (ZIP 19064)
25,137
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
42.5
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 19064; 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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