Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodlyn 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlyn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodlyn Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1558 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 Woodlyn Elementary School's ranking?
Woodlyn Elementary School is ranked #1558 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Woodlyn Elementary School often compared to?
Woodlyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Leedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Woodlyn Elementary School?
296 students attend Woodlyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Woodlyn Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlyn Elementary School?
Woodlyn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodlyn Elementary School offer ?
Woodlyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodlyn Elementary School part of?
Woodlyn Elementary School is part of Ridley School District.
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