Excellent
#266 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
South EL Sch
Elementary School · Perkiomen Valley Sd · Trappe, PA
A Perkiomen Valley Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 E 3rd Ave, Trappe, PA 19426
- Math 69% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,030
Median home value
$471,200
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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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.
Perkiomen Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South EL Sch is listed in Perkiomen Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South EL Sch
South EL Sch is a public elementary school in Trappe, PA, part of Perkiomen Valley Sd, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South EL Sch
What grades does South EL Sch serve?
South EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South EL Sch?
South EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South EL Sch is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South EL Sch rank in PA?
South EL Sch ranks #266 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
South 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 South EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South EL Sch a charter school?
No, South EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South EL Sch a Title I school?
No, South EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South EL Sch?
26.6% of students at South 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (610) 489-2991
- Area population (ZIP 19426)
- 43,284
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19426; 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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