Excellent
#326 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 11% in state
Valley Forge EL Sch
Elementary School · Tredyffrin-easttown Sd · Wayne, PA
A Tredyffrin-easttown Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 Walker Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
- Math 78% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Forge EL Sch score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 79% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Valley Forge 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Childrens School of Cabrini UniversityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Montessori Children's House of Valley ForgePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| New Eagle EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Beaumont EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | Not available | 454 | Compare → |
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.
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Forge EL Sch is listed in Tredyffrin-Easttown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Forge EL Sch
Valley Forge EL Sch is a public elementary school in Wayne, PA, part of Tredyffrin-easttown Sd, serving approximately 561 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Forge EL Sch
What grades does Valley Forge EL Sch serve?
Valley Forge EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Valley Forge EL Sch?
Valley Forge EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge EL Sch is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Forge EL Sch rank in PA?
Valley Forge EL Sch ranks #326 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Valley Forge EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Forge EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Valley Forge EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Forge EL Sch has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valley Forge EL Sch a charter school?
No, Valley Forge EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Forge EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Valley Forge EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (610) 240-1600
- 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
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