Elkins Park School

8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 599 students in grades 5-6, Elkins Park 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 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elkins Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Elkins Park School's student population of 599 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1710 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
36%
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50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elkins Park School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
15%
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Black
55%
14%
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White
23%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Elkins Park School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elkins Park School's ranking?
Elkins Park School is ranked #1710 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Elkins Park School?
599 students attend Elkins Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Elkins Park School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkins Park School?
Elkins Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elkins Park School offer ?
Elkins Park School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elkins Park School part of?
Elkins Park School is part of Cheltenham School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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