At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304
Ardmore Avenue El Sch: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13:1 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
- 517
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Ardmore Avenue El Sch
Ardmore Avenue El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Lansdowne. It is one of 11 current school records connected to William Penn SD. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to 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 (68.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). English learners represent 12.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. 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 Ardmore Avenue El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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 1 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
- 12.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White7.5%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black68.6%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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 William Penn SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
W B Evans El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
304 reported students
Park Lane El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
304 reported students
East Lansdowne El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
269 reported students
Bell Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
265 reported students
Walnut Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
255 reported students
Aldan El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
238 reported students
Public schools near Ardmore Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kelly El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 270 | 0.6 mi |
| Garrettford El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 529 | 0.9 mi |
| East Lansdowne El Sch Elementary · William Penn SD | KG–06 | 269 | 0.9 mi |
| Vision Academy CS Elementary · Charter · Vision Academy CS | PK–08 | 547 | 1.1 mi |
| Bywood El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 683 | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Darby Kdg Ctr Elementary · Upper Darby SD | KG–KG | 468 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Avenue El Sch
What grades does Ardmore Avenue El Sch serve?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in William Penn SD.
How many students attend Ardmore Avenue El Sch?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 517 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ardmore Avenue El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 535 students and 41 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 Ardmore Avenue El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on William Penn SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ardmore Avenue El Sch in?
Ardmore Avenue El Sch is part of William Penn SD, based in Lansdowne, PA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ardmore Avenue El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Charles Kelly El Sch (0.6 mi), Garrettford El Sch (0.9 mi), East Lansdowne El Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.