Leedom Elementary School

620 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leedom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Leedom Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Leedom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leedom Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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)
#875 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
38%
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55-59%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
10%
14%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Leedom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 Leedom Elementary School's ranking?
Leedom Elementary School is ranked #875 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Leedom Elementary School often compared to?
Leedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Leedom Elementary School?
259 students attend Leedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Leedom Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leedom Elementary School?
Leedom Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leedom Elementary School offer ?
Leedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leedom Elementary School part of?
Leedom Elementary School is part of Ridley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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