Wayne Elementary School

Summary:

Wayne Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Wayne, Pennsylvania, serving 536 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Radnor Township School District, which is ranked 11th out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores, with proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts that are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in Math and Science, with proficiency rates over 20 percentage points above the state. Wayne Elementary also performs well across different student subgroups, with female students and Asian and White students ranking in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking 522nd out of 1,414 schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Wayne Elementary School performs well within the Radnor Township School District, maintaining a 5-star rating and high rankings. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, such as Hillside Elementary and Devon Elementary, Wayne Elementary's performance, while still strong, is slightly lower in some areas, particularly in PSSA Math and Science proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 651 W Wayne Ave
       Wayne, PA  19087-3899


(610) 687-8480

District: Radnor Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,914 Help


Students who attend Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Radnor Middle School
High:    Radnor Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Asian:
13.5%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wayne Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Radnor Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Asian (13.5%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Radnor Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Radnor Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Elementary School is $23,914, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Radnor Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Elementary School 113th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wayne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Radnor Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Radnor Township School District 11th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wayne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.58 180th 1302 86.2%
2004 88.31 90th 1308 93.1%
2005 74.63 314th 1299 75.8%
2006 81.49 186th 1545 88.0%
2007 82.57 171st 1555 89.0%
2008 82.52 147th 1551 90.5%
2009 80.54 191st 1549 87.7%
2010 79.25 226th 1579 85.7%
2011 79.82 220th 1597 86.2%
2012 75.90 359th 1599 77.5%
2013 82.41 150th 1519 90.1%
2014 83.85 118th 1467 92.0%
2015 90.30 47th 1474 96.8%
2016 85.95 142nd 1554 90.9%
2017 87.92 95th 1547 93.9%
2018 89.86 59th 1530 96.1%
2019 88.46 98th 1544 93.7%
2021 89.32 95th 1433 93.4%
2022 91.28 72nd 1534 95.3%
2023 87.19 153rd 1534 90.0%
2024 88.92 113th 1526 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.81 522nd 1414 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.04 29th 1488 98.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.56 72nd 1043 93.1%
2024 88.80 82nd 1084 92.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.69 218th 1495 85.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.80 70th 160 56.3%
2024 76.49 34th 168 79.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.54 151st 1236 87.8%
2024 85.44 112th 1229 90.9%
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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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 26 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1989 537 24 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 535 23 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 452 28 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 500 19 24 8 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 492 21 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 467 22 26 8 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 499 15 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 499 15 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 516 14 24 8 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 502 13 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 490 19 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 597 24 38 10 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 589 24 34 11 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 457 26 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 457 26 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 442 30 37 12 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 449 26 45 11 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 449 28 57 13 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 419 36 55 13 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 428 28 66 13 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 453 29 71 13 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2010 482 31 69 13 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2011 445 28 80 20 0 0 0 0 573
2012 471 26 70 22 0 0 2 0 591
2013 496 28 78 29 0 0 3 0 634
2014 464 30 69 37 0 0 2 0 602
2015 442 30 64 39 0 0 6 0 581
2016 432 30 68 40 1 0 6 0 577
2017 436 34 76 39 1 0 11 0 597
2018 419 30 74 34 1 1 17 0 576
2019 425 24 76 33 1 1 18 0 578
2020 417 25 78 30 1 0 22 0 573
2021 389 21 70 30 1 0 26 0 537
2022 380 23 74 30 0 0 35 0 542
2023 381 21 67 30 0 0 37 0 536
2024 369 20 72 31 0 0 42 0 534

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 43.0 11.8 n/a
1989 581 44.0 13.2 n/a
1990 586 51.0 11.4 0
1991 508 41.0 12.3 n/a
1992 551 45.0 12.2 n/a
1993 550 33.5 16.4 n/a
1994 523 34.4 15.2 n/a
1995 553 36.3 15.2 n/a
1996 553 36.3 15.2 n/a
1997 562 39.3 14.3 n/a
1998 552 41.3 13.4 n/a
1999 546 42.3 12.9 n/a
2000 669 47.6 14.1 3.6
2001 658 49.1 13.4 3.3
2002 531 39.2 13.5 2.1
2003 531 39.2 13.5 2.1
2004 521 38.2 13.6 3.1
2005 531 37.7 14.1 2.1
2006 547 38.8 14.1 5.7
2007 523 39.4 13.3 7.1
2008 535 41.7 12.8 4.5
2009 566 40.1 14.1 5.3
2010 595 43.7 13.6 7.4
2011 573 39.9 14.3 8.7
2012 591 40.7 14.5 7.1
2013 634 43.8 14.4 10.4
2014 602 42.8 14.0 12
2015 581 43.0 13.5 11.4
2016 577 43.0 13.4 11.1
2017 597 43.6 13.6 12.6
2018 576 44.1 13.0 14.2
2019 578 44.4 13.0 15.1
2020 573 44.1 12.9 16.8
2021 537 43.3 12.4 16.8
2022 542 45.0 12.0 13.1
2023 536 46.0 11.6 15.1
2024 534 47.6 11.1 16.3

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 43.0 11.8 n/a
1989 581 44.0 13.2 n/a
1990 586 51.0 11.4 0
1991 508 41.0 12.3 n/a
1992 551 45.0 12.2 n/a
1993 550 33.5 16.4 n/a
1994 523 34.4 15.2 n/a
1995 553 36.3 15.2 n/a
1996 553 36.3 15.2 n/a
1997 562 39.3 14.3 n/a
1998 552 41.3 13.4 n/a
1999 546 42.3 12.9 n/a
2000 669 47.6 14.1 3.6
2001 658 49.1 13.4 3.3
2002 531 39.2 13.5 2.1
2003 531 39.2 13.5 2.1
2004 521 38.2 13.6 3.1
2005 531 37.7 14.1 2.1
2006 547 38.8 14.1 5.7
2007 523 39.4 13.3 7.1
2008 535 41.7 12.8 4.5
2009 566 40.1 14.1 5.3
2010 595 43.7 13.6 7.4
2011 573 39.9 14.3 8.7
2012 591 40.7 14.5 7.1
2013 634 43.8 14.4 10.4
2014 602 42.8 14.0 12
2015 581 43.0 13.5 11.4
2016 577 43.0 13.4 11.1
2017 597 43.6 13.6 12.6
2018 576 44.1 13.0 14.2
2019 578 44.4 13.0 15.1
2020 573 44.1 12.9 16.8
2021 537 43.3 12.4 16.8
2022 542 45.0 12.0 13.1
2023 536 46.0 11.6 15.1
2024 534 47.6 11.1 16.3

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 Wayne Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $201 (0.9%) $22,100 (99.1%) $22,301
2020 $605 (2.3%) $25,824 (97.7%) $26,430
2021 $892 (3.8%) $22,470 (96.2%) $23,363
2022 $540 (2.3%) $23,374 (97.7%) $23,914

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wayne Elementary School)81.275
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)86.175
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wayne Elementary School)78.470
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wayne Elementary School)94.488
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)93.280.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wayne Elementary School)69.776.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)82.385.3
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wayne Elementary School)76.873.4
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wayne Elementary School)94.488
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wayne Elementary School)87.280.2
 7%
   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 Students578536
 7.3%
African American2421
 12.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian7667
 11.8%
Hispanic3330
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White425381
 10.4%
Two or More Races1837
 105.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%15.1%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Elementary School

Students at Wayne Elementary School are 69% White, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended Wayne Elementary School.

Yes. Wayne Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Wayne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Radnor Middle School
High : Radnor Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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