Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgewood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Edgewood Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgewood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewood Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Edgewood Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bucks County Montessori Charter School, Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
553 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Edgewood Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Pennsbury School District.
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