Below Average
#2252 of 2,846 schools in PA
Walnut Street EL Sch
Elementary School · William Penn SD
224 South Sixth Street, Darby, PA 19023
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,252 of 2,846
In Darby
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#7 of 10
William Penn SD
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Walnut Street EL Sch
Elementary School in Darby · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Walnut Street EL Sch
Walnut Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Darby, PA, part of William Penn SD. Walnut Street EL Sch serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Walnut Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,252 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Walnut Street EL Sch show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Walnut Street EL Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Walnut Street EL Sch sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
47% of students at Walnut Street EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Walnut Street EL Sch — Students at Walnut Street EL Sch score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Walnut Street EL Sch Compares
See how Walnut Street EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
224 South Sixth Street, Darby, PA 19023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Walnut Street EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Lansdowne), which scores notably higher. Another option is Park Lane El Sch (rated 6.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, W B Evans El Sch (rated 5.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Yeadon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Darby, see our Darby schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Colwyn El Sch Colwyn | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Penn Wood MS Darby | 0.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Penrose Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Philadelphia Montessori CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Sharon Hill Sch Sharon Hill | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Park Lane El Sch Darby | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Academy Park HS Sharon Hill | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Bell Avenue School Yeadon | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Harris Sch Collingdale | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Catharine Joseph Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| W B Evans El Sch Yeadon | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| CHRIST ACADEMY Collingdale | 1.2 mi | — |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon | 1.6 mi | — |
| Bartram John - Main Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Tilden William T MS Philadelphia | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| SS. CYRIL & PHILOMENA SCHOOL Lansdowne | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY Glenolden | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,962
Median Home Value
$117,200
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
Population
22,636
College Educated
16.9%
Homeownership
51.7%
Avg Commute
33.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Houck El Sch Lebanon, PA | 4.7 |
| Lee Park El Sch Hanover Township, PA | 4.7 |
| Patterson John M Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.7 |
| Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Pittsburgh, PA | 4.7 |
| ST ATHANASIUS SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 4.7 |
| West Hill El Sch Sharon, PA | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walnut Street EL Sch
What grades does Walnut Street EL Sch serve?
Walnut Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Walnut Street EL Sch?
Walnut Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street 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 Walnut Street EL Sch rank in PA?
Walnut Street EL Sch ranks #2,252 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Walnut Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Walnut Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Street EL Sch has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Walnut Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, Walnut Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Walnut Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Street EL Sch?
100.4% of students at Walnut Street 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (610) 534-5660
Resources & Links
District
William Penn SD- District Enrollment
- 4,547
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,485
- District Rank
- #7 of 10
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