Cynwyd School

Summary:

Cynwyd School is an exceptional elementary school serving grades K-4 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Lower Merion School District. With consistently outstanding academic performance, a diverse student population, and significant per-student funding, Cynwyd School is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Cynwyd School's academic achievements are truly remarkable, with 87.1% of students proficient or better in Math, 96.3% in Science, and 85.7% in English Language Arts - significantly outpacing the state averages. The school's diverse student body, with 60.56% White, 8.82% African American, 7.42% Hispanic, and 13.69% Asian students, demonstrates Cynwyd's commitment to equity and inclusion, as the school ranks among the best in Pennsylvania for student performance across different racial and demographic subgroups. In contrast, nearby schools like Belmont Hills Elementary and Merion Elementary, while also highly-rated, do not quite match Cynwyd's exceptional results.

When compared to lower-performing schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Ad Prima Charter School, Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus, and Overbrook Elementary, Cynwyd School's performance is vastly superior, highlighting the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the state. Cynwyd's high per-student spending of $26,731, well above the state average, likely contributes to the school's exceptional resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 101 W Levering Mill Rd
       Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004-2738


(610) 645-1430

District: Lower Merion School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,731 Help


Students who attend Cynwyd School usually attend:

Middle:    Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
High:    Lower Merion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Asian:
13.7%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cynwyd School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lower Merion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), Asian (13.7%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cynwyd School is 12.4. 4 elementary schools in the Lower Merion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cynwyd School is $26,731. 3 elementary schools in the Lower Merion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cynwyd School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cynwyd School 33rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cynwyd School in the ranking list.)

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Lower Merion School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Merion School District 7th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cynwyd School

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Rank History for all students at Cynwyd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.38 70th 1302 94.6%
2004 87.09 114th 1308 91.3%
2005 80.71 179th 1299 86.2%
2006 82.89 139th 1545 91.0%
2007 81.77 185th 1555 88.1%
2008 83.64 123rd 1551 92.1%
2009 83.01 114th 1549 92.6%
2010 80.65 189th 1579 88.0%
2011 84.38 87th 1597 94.6%
2012 82.63 134th 1599 91.6%
2013 88.30 16th 1519 98.9%
2014 89.07 10th 1467 99.3%
2015 93.88 6th 1474 99.6%
2016 92.94 12th 1554 99.2%
2017 91.57 28th 1547 98.2%
2018 92.30 21st 1530 98.6%
2019 91.59 37th 1544 97.6%
2021 93.90 29th 1433 98.0%
2022 93.05 46th 1534 97.0%
2023 93.23 33rd 1534 97.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cynwyd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.50 8th 1043 99.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cynwyd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.64 1st 160 99.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cynwyd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.60 4th 437 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cynwyd School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.63 29th 1236 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cynwyd School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 12 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 367 11 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 379 11 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 388 16 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 360 19 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 388 13 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 420 13 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 511 5 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 511 5 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 512 6 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 506 7 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 534 10 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 425 17 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 398 15 23 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 375 13 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 375 13 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 391 14 20 14 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 388 14 23 9 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 380 9 29 12 4 n/a n/a 0 434
2007 404 16 31 12 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2008 396 22 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 398 26 35 13 0 n/a n/a 1 473
2010 401 21 37 16 0 n/a n/a 4 479
2011 406 23 39 14 0 0 18 0 500
2012 413 19 45 17 0 1 17 0 512
2013 404 18 47 20 0 2 23 0 514
2014 391 20 48 22 0 2 24 0 507
2015 400 22 56 20 0 2 36 0 536
2016 400 26 57 27 0 2 45 0 557
2017 386 28 56 30 0 2 46 0 548
2018 384 27 60 26 0 1 50 0 548
2019 386 30 61 33 0 0 48 0 558
2020 392 30 63 35 0 0 46 0 566
2021 364 28 77 42 0 0 49 0 560
2022 337 36 80 33 0 0 49 0 535
2023 261 38 59 32 0 0 41 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cynwyd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 30.0 13.1 n/a
1989 387 31.0 12.4 n/a
1990 403 29.8 13.5 0
1991 415 30.2 13.7 n/a
1992 386 28.5 13.5 n/a
1993 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1994 448 28.0 16.0 n/a
1995 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1996 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1997 534 34.3 15.6 n/a
1998 530 36.1 14.7 n/a
1999 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
2000 469 35.0 13.4 3.4
2001 436 31.5 13.8 3
2002 420 32.3 13.0 3.8
2003 420 32.3 13.0 3.8
2004 439 30.2 14.5 3.4
2005 438 33.6 13.0 3.7
2006 434 32.9 13.2 3.9
2007 465 33.4 13.9 2.8
2008 460 38.3 12.0 3.7
2009 473 38.3 12.3 2.8
2010 479 39.4 12.1 3.4
2011 500 37.9 13.1 4.4
2012 512 36.3 14.1 3.5
2013 514 38.0 13.5 6
2014 507 40.5 12.5 4.9
2015 536 42.0 12.7 6.5
2016 557 41.0 13.5 6.6
2017 548 42.8 12.7 5.1
2018 548 41.7 13.1 6.2
2019 558 41.4 13.4 5.7
2020 566 42.5 13.2 7.8
2021 560 43.4 12.8 9.1
2022 535 40.4 13.2 10.1
2023 431 34.6 12.4 10.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cynwyd School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 30.0 13.1 n/a
1989 387 31.0 12.4 n/a
1990 403 29.8 13.5 0
1991 415 30.2 13.7 n/a
1992 386 28.5 13.5 n/a
1993 416 26.0 16.0 n/a
1994 448 28.0 16.0 n/a
1995 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1996 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1997 534 34.3 15.6 n/a
1998 530 36.1 14.7 n/a
1999 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
2000 469 35.0 13.4 3.4
2001 436 31.5 13.8 3
2002 420 32.3 13.0 3.8
2003 420 32.3 13.0 3.8
2004 439 30.2 14.5 3.4
2005 438 33.6 13.0 3.7
2006 434 32.9 13.2 3.9
2007 465 33.4 13.9 2.8
2008 460 38.3 12.0 3.7
2009 473 38.3 12.3 2.8
2010 479 39.4 12.1 3.4
2011 500 37.9 13.1 4.4
2012 512 36.3 14.1 3.5
2013 514 38.0 13.5 6
2014 507 40.5 12.5 4.9
2015 536 42.0 12.7 6.5
2016 557 41.0 13.5 6.6
2017 548 42.8 12.7 5.1
2018 548 41.7 13.1 6.2
2019 558 41.4 13.4 5.7
2020 566 42.5 13.2 7.8
2021 560 43.4 12.8 9.1
2022 535 40.4 13.2 10.1
2023 431 34.6 12.4 10.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cynwyd School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $162 (0.7%) $22,224 (99.3%) $22,385
2020 $125 (0.5%) $23,014 (99.5%) $23,139
2021 $294 (1.2%) $25,143 (98.8%) $25,437
2022 $257 (1.0%) $26,474 (99.0%) $26,731

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cynwyd School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 33rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cynwyd School)83.387.1
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cynwyd School)87.883.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cynwyd School)96.287
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cynwyd School)98.296.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cynwyd School)93.587.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cynwyd School)7474.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4335.5
 7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cynwyd School)86.380.2
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Cynwyd School)85.787.1
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cynwyd School)98.296.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cynwyd School)89.585.7
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558431
 22.8%
African American3038
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian6159
 3.3%
Hispanic3332
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White386261
 32.4%
Two or More Races4841
 14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.7%10.9%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cynwyd School

Students at Cynwyd School are 61% White, 14% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Cynwyd School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
High : Lower Merion High School

Yes! Cynwyd School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended Cynwyd School.


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