Edgewood Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2005–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
45%
14%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
32%
60%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
294 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Pottstown School District.
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