Garrettford Elementary School

3830 Garrett Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 554 students in grades 1-5, Garrettford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garrettford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Garrettford Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Garrettford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrettford Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1873 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
38%
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46%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
50%
14%
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White
28%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Garrettford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrettford Elementary School's ranking?
Garrettford Elementary School is ranked #1873 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Garrettford Elementary School often compared to?
Garrettford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Charles Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Garrettford Elementary School?
554 students attend Garrettford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Garrettford Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrettford Elementary School?
Garrettford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Garrettford Elementary School offer ?
Garrettford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrettford Elementary School part of?
Garrettford Elementary School is part of Upper Darby SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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