Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Upper Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Upper Providence Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Upper Providence Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Providence Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#104 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Providence Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Elementary School, Limerick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Providence Elementary School?
435 students attend Upper Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Upper Providence Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper Providence Elementary School?
Upper Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Providence Elementary School offer ?
Upper Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upper Providence Elementary School part of?
Upper Providence Elementary School is part of Spring-Ford Area School District.
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