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Edgewood Elementary School

Summary:

Edgewood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Folsom, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Ridley School District, which is ranked 382 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgewood Elementary School faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance, particularly in addressing the needs of its student population from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance on PSSA tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates in Math (41%), Science (81.5%), and English Language Arts (48%) lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 546 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 932 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. Interestingly, Edgewood Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the nearby Amosland Elementary School and Grace Park Elementary School, which are also part of the Ridley School District, but performs better than some schools in the neighboring Interboro School District, such as Prospect Park School and Glenolden School.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,171 in the 2021-2022 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which are both slightly better than the state averages, Edgewood Elementary School's academic performance remains below the state and district averages. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes, and the focus should be on ensuring the effective and efficient use of available resources to support student learning, particularly for the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 525 8th Ave
       Folsom, PA  19033-2030

(610) 534-1900

District: Ridley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,171 Help


Students who attend Edgewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ridley Middle School
High:    Ridley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
African American:
8.4%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Compare Details Edgewood Elementary School ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Ridley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), African American (8.4%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 13.5. 5 elementary schools in the Ridley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgewood Elementary School is $20,171. 5 elementary schools in the Ridley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgewood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood Elementary School 932nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Edgewood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ridley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridley School District 382nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edgewood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.04 507th 1302 61.1%
2004 59.84 612th 1308 53.2%
2005 72.03 363rd 1299 72.1%
2006 69.06 496th 1545 67.9%
2007 80.41 216th 1555 86.1%
2008 77.56 273rd 1551 82.4%
2009 67.86 523rd 1549 66.2%
2010 68.34 540th 1579 65.8%
2011 63.02 696th 1597 56.4%
2012 64.80 702nd 1599 56.1%
2013 56.52 857th 1519 43.6%
2014 60.90 727th 1467 50.4%
2015 54.71 811th 1474 45.0%
2016 62.81 690th 1554 55.6%
2017 56.70 803rd 1547 48.1%
2018 61.48 692nd 1530 54.8%
2019 68.04 546th 1544 64.6%
2021 48.74 843rd 1433 41.2%
2022 45.50 961st 1534 37.4%
2023 38.80 1040th 1534 32.2%
2024 45.67 932nd 1526 38.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.08 888th 1414 37.2%
2024 52.00 749th 1432 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.50 980th 1488 34.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.30 611th 1043 41.4%
2024 62.34 328th 1084 69.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.37 846th 1495 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Edgewood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.41 1079th 1236 12.7%
2024 27.16 989th 1229 19.5%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Edgewood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 325 5 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 291 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1991 306 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 357 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 348 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 368 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 375 10 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 392
1996 375 10 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 392
1997 386 12 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 361 14 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 357 11 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 344 15 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 315 15 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 326 14 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 326 14 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 310 13 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 357 14 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 358 11 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 327 9 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 301 13 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 304 15 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 294 13 11 3 0 n/a n/a 2 323
2011 297 19 10 5 0 0 0 0 331
2012 290 21 9 10 0 0 1 0 331
2013 285 21 9 9 0 0 2 0 326
2014 301 18 8 12 0 0 3 0 342
2015 287 22 6 13 0 0 4 0 332
2016 293 22 8 12 0 0 4 0 339
2017 284 25 5 10 0 0 4 0 328
2018 286 22 7 10 0 0 9 0 334
2019 312 32 6 9 0 0 10 0 369
2020 309 28 12 8 0 0 13 0 370
2021 309 26 7 8 0 0 12 0 362
2022 289 27 6 11 2 0 16 0 351
2023 293 24 11 15 0 0 14 0 357
2024 289 30 9 14 0 0 17 0 359

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 Edgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 17.0 18.9 n/a
1989 340 18.0 18.8 n/a
1990 296 15.0 19.7 0
1991 316 16.0 19.7 n/a
1992 367 21.0 17.4 n/a
1993 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1994 380 24.5 15.5 n/a
1995 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
1996 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
1997 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
1998 387 25.0 15.5 n/a
1999 378 22.5 16.8 n/a
2000 369 23.0 16.0 6.2
2001 340 23.9 14.2 11.5
2002 348 22.9 15.2 12.1
2003 348 22.9 15.2 12.1
2004 333 21.4 15.6 8.1
2005 382 20.9 18.3 11
2006 377 20.9 18.0 12.5
2007 347 17.4 19.9 9.5
2008 329 23.1 14.2 7.9
2009 333 23.2 14.4 15.3
2010 323 21.8 14.8 15.6
2011 331 20.3 16.3 14.8
2012 331 20.5 16.1 21.5
2013 326 20.5 15.8 20.2
2014 342 22.4 15.2 26.6
2015 332 23.0 14.4 31
2016 339 23.0 14.7 32.7
2017 328 23.5 13.9 34.8
2018 334 22.6 14.7 37.1
2019 369 23.9 15.4 39.8
2020 370 25.9 14.2 41.6
2021 362 26.2 13.8 35.4
2022 351 26.0 13.5 40.5
2023 357 27.1 13.1 48.5
2024 359 26.5 13.5 48.7

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 Edgewood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 17.0 18.9 n/a
1989 340 18.0 18.8 n/a
1990 296 15.0 19.7 0
1991 316 16.0 19.7 n/a
1992 367 21.0 17.4 n/a
1993 358 22.5 15.9 n/a
1994 380 24.5 15.5 n/a
1995 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
1996 392 26.0 15.1 n/a
1997 409 26.0 15.7 n/a
1998 387 25.0 15.5 n/a
1999 378 22.5 16.8 n/a
2000 369 23.0 16.0 6.2
2001 340 23.9 14.2 11.5
2002 348 22.9 15.2 12.1
2003 348 22.9 15.2 12.1
2004 333 21.4 15.6 8.1
2005 382 20.9 18.3 11
2006 377 20.9 18.0 12.5
2007 347 17.4 19.9 9.5
2008 329 23.1 14.2 7.9
2009 333 23.2 14.4 15.3
2010 323 21.8 14.8 15.6
2011 331 20.3 16.3 14.8
2012 331 20.5 16.1 21.5
2013 326 20.5 15.8 20.2
2014 342 22.4 15.2 26.6
2015 332 23.0 14.4 31
2016 339 23.0 14.7 32.7
2017 328 23.5 13.9 34.8
2018 334 22.6 14.7 37.1
2019 369 23.9 15.4 39.8
2020 370 25.9 14.2 41.6
2021 362 26.2 13.8 35.4
2022 351 26.0 13.5 40.5
2023 357 27.1 13.1 48.5
2024 359 26.5 13.5 48.7

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 Edgewood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (1.3%) $23,438 (98.7%) $23,736
2020 $284 (1.6%) $17,201 (98.4%) $17,484
2021 $2,142 (11.0%) $17,255 (89.0%) $19,397
2022 $501 (2.5%) $19,669 (97.5%) $20,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 546th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1040th of 1534 Elementary schools
 32.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Edgewood Elementary School)65.238.9
 26.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood Elementary School)75.461.1
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Edgewood Elementary School)67.430.9
 36.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Edgewood Elementary School)89.160.3
 28.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood Elementary School)69.635.3
 34.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Edgewood Elementary School)45.636.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewood Elementary School)63.255.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Edgewood Elementary School)59.335.1
 24.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Edgewood Elementary School)89.160.3
 28.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edgewood Elementary School)69.849.8
 20%
   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 Students369357
 3.3%
African American3224
 25%
American Indian00
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White312293
 6.1%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.8%48.5%
 8.6%

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Students at Edgewood Elementary School are 81% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Edgewood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ridley Middle School
High : Ridley High School

Edgewood Elementary School ranks 932nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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