Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Linwood 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linwood Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linwood Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1957 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
28%
14%
White
44%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linwood Elementary School's ranking?
Linwood Elementary School is ranked #1957 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Linwood Elementary School often compared to?
Linwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcus Hook Elementary School, Boothwyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
249 students attend Linwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Linwood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linwood Elementary School offer ?
Linwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linwood Elementary School part of?
Linwood Elementary School is part of Chichester School District.
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