At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Charles Kelly El Sch: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Charles Kelly El Sch
Charles Kelly El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Drexel Hill. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Upper Darby SD. NCES reports 270 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 22.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles Kelly El Sch
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic26.7%
- Black43.7%
- Asian18.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Upper Darby SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stonehurst Hills El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–05
436 reported students
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
468 reported students
Westbrook Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
468 reported students
Primos El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
Garrettford El Sch
Elementary · Grades 01–05
529 reported students
Hillcrest El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
551 reported students
Public schools near Charles Kelly El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Elementary · William Penn SD | KG–06 | 535 | 0.6 mi |
| Garrettford El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 529 | 0.7 mi |
| Aldan El Sch Elementary · William Penn SD | KG–06 | 238 | 1 mi |
| Westbrook Park El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–05 | 468 | 1.1 mi |
| Primos El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–05 | 499 | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Darby Kdg Ctr Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–KG | 468 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles Kelly El Sch
What grades does Charles Kelly El Sch serve?
Charles Kelly El Sch reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Upper Darby SD.
How many students attend Charles Kelly El Sch?
Charles Kelly El Sch reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles Kelly El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 270 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles Kelly El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles Kelly El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Upper Darby SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Charles Kelly El Sch in?
Charles Kelly El Sch is part of Upper Darby SD, based in Upper Darby, PA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles Kelly El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ardmore Avenue El Sch (0.6 mi), Garrettford El Sch (0.7 mi), Aldan El Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.