Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park Lane 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Lane Elementary School serves a central area in Darby, PA, spanning approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Lane Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Park Lane 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 Park Lane Elementary School is 0.17, which is less 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
#2448 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Park Lane Elementary School is ranked #2448 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Park Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Park Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Street Elementary School, Colwyn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Park Lane Elementary School?
304 students attend Park Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Park Lane Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Lane Elementary School?
Park Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Lane Elementary School offer ?
Park Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Lane Elementary School part of?
Park Lane Elementary School is part of William Penn School District.
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