Excellent
#64 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch
Elementary School · Wallingford-swarthmore Sd · Swarthmore, PA
A Wallingford-swarthmore Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Math 84% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swarthmore-rutledge Sch score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Swarthmore-rutledge 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swarthmore), 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
$129,973
Median home value
$333,600
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
65.5%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabold EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 2–5 | 0.9 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Edgewood EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame De Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Grace Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 361 | Compare → |
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.
Wallingford-swarthmore Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch is listed in Wallingford-Swarthmore SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swarthmore-rutledge Sch
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch is a public elementary school in Swarthmore, PA, part of Wallingford-swarthmore Sd, serving approximately 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swarthmore-rutledge Sch
What grades does Swarthmore-rutledge Sch serve?
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Swarthmore-rutledge Sch?
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swarthmore-rutledge Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Swarthmore-rutledge Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swarthmore-rutledge Sch rank in PA?
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch ranks #64 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Swarthmore-rutledge Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Swarthmore-rutledge Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Swarthmore-rutledge Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swarthmore-rutledge Sch has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Swarthmore-rutledge Sch a charter school?
No, Swarthmore-rutledge Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swarthmore-rutledge Sch a Title I school?
No, Swarthmore-rutledge Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swarthmore-rutledge Sch?
11.3% of students at Swarthmore-rutledge 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
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (610) 892-3470
- Area population (ZIP 19081)
- 10,363
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 19081; 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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