Wallingford Elementary School

20 S Providence Road
Wallingford, PA 19086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wallingford Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wallingford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Wallingford Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Wallingford 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 Wallingford 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#71 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wallingford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wallingford Elementary 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.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
14%
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White
79%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wallingford Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Wallingford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wallingford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wallingford Elementary School's ranking?
Wallingford Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wallingford Elementary School often compared to?
Wallingford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swarthmore-rutledge School, Nether Providence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wallingford Elementary School?
567 students attend Wallingford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wallingford Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallingford Elementary School?
Wallingford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wallingford Elementary School offer ?
Wallingford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wallingford Elementary School part of?
Wallingford Elementary School is part of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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