Leedom Elementary School

Summary:

Leedom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Ridley School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results for students from low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Leedom Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in PSSA Math (51.3% vs. 34.3% and 39.3%), PSSA Science (79.4% vs. 57.6% and 65.6%), and PSSA English Language Arts (56.6% vs. 50% and 53.8%). The school also stands out for its support of specific student subgroups, ranking 426 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 276 out of 1,043 for disabled students. Additionally, Leedom's student population is more racially diverse than many nearby schools, with a student body that is 73.59% White, 9.15% African American, 4.23% Hispanic, and 4.58% Asian.

When compared to other schools in the Ridley School District, Leedom Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently outpacing its peers in academic proficiency and subgroup performance. While nearby schools in the Interboro School District, such as Prospect Park School and Tinicum School, also demonstrate strong academic results in certain areas, Leedom's overall excellence and commitment to supporting all students make it a standout choice for families in the Ridley Park community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 620 East Chester Pike
       Ridley Park, PA  19078


(610) 534-1900

District: Ridley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,843 Help


Students who attend Leedom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ridley Middle School
High:    Ridley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
African American:
9.2%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details Leedom Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Ridley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), African American (9.2%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leedom Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Ridley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leedom Elementary School is $23,843, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Ridley School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Leedom Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leedom Elementary School 707th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Leedom Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


Ridley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridley School District 397th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leedom Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leedom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.65 774th 1302 40.6%
2004 75.85 333rd 1308 74.5%
2005 46.58 858th 1299 33.9%
2006 55.39 819th 1545 47.0%
2007 63.54 647th 1555 58.4%
2008 57.46 810th 1551 47.8%
2009 58.52 781st 1549 49.6%
2010 46.31 1085th 1579 31.3%
2011 41.46 1188th 1597 25.6%
2012 55.96 929th 1599 41.9%
2013 62.98 699th 1519 54.0%
2014 58.94 763rd 1467 48.0%
2015 59.30 722nd 1474 51.0%
2016 68.42 559th 1554 64.0%
2017 66.27 590th 1547 61.9%
2018 56.10 805th 1530 47.4%
2019 62.36 673rd 1544 56.4%
2021 60.50 626th 1433 56.3%
2022 49.11 909th 1534 40.7%
2023 59.78 707th 1534 53.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leedom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.35 426th 1414 69.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leedom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.24 276th 1043 73.5%
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Rank History for White students at Leedom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.97 750th 1236 39.3%
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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.

Leedom Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Leedom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1989 257 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 216 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1991 255 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 254 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 279 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 291 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 296 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 296 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 304 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 343 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 343 8 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 343 7 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2001 325 14 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 297 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 297 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 274 15 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 250 16 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 252 12 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 268 9 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 239 11 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2009 214 6 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2010 223 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 3 238
2011 213 9 7 4 0 0 0 0 233
2012 206 10 6 4 0 0 3 0 229
2013 195 16 5 8 0 0 6 0 230
2014 194 21 5 6 1 0 8 0 235
2015 189 16 7 10 1 0 12 0 235
2016 177 18 6 8 0 0 9 0 218
2017 187 21 7 13 0 0 11 0 239
2018 208 25 10 11 0 0 12 0 266
2019 205 19 11 12 0 0 13 0 260
2020 228 17 10 8 0 0 17 0 280
2021 217 24 13 9 0 0 20 0 283
2022 196 25 12 7 0 0 19 0 259
2023 209 26 13 12 0 0 24 0 284

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 Leedom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1989 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1990 220 10.0 22.0 0
1991 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1992 260 15.0 17.3 n/a
1993 285 17.1 16.7 n/a
1994 299 15.5 19.3 n/a
1995 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1996 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1997 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
1998 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1999 356 29.0 12.3 n/a
2000 359 27.0 13.3 14.8
2001 346 29.0 11.9 16.5
2002 321 27.0 11.9 12.8
2003 321 27.0 11.9 12.8
2004 298 27.0 11.0 17.4
2005 280 27.0 10.4 14.6
2006 281 22.0 12.8 17.4
2007 288 18.5 15.6 18.1
2008 262 20.9 12.5 16.8
2009 234 21.0 11.1 13.7
2010 238 20.4 11.6 19.6
2011 233 20.9 11.1 18
2012 229 19.1 11.9 19.2
2013 230 20.6 11.1 29.6
2014 235 20.1 11.6 34.9
2015 235 22.0 10.6 34.9
2016 218 20.0 10.9 40.8
2017 239 21.5 11.1 42.3
2018 266 22.5 11.8 45.9
2019 260 23.6 11.0 44.2
2020 280 22.6 12.3 36.8
2021 283 24.8 11.4 41
2022 259 24.6 10.5 42.9
2023 284 25.3 11.2 54.6

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 Leedom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1989 261 14.0 18.6 n/a
1990 220 10.0 22.0 0
1991 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1992 260 15.0 17.3 n/a
1993 285 17.1 16.7 n/a
1994 299 15.5 19.3 n/a
1995 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1996 309 15.0 20.6 n/a
1997 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
1998 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1999 356 29.0 12.3 n/a
2000 359 27.0 13.3 14.8
2001 346 29.0 11.9 16.5
2002 321 27.0 11.9 12.8
2003 321 27.0 11.9 12.8
2004 298 27.0 11.0 17.4
2005 280 27.0 10.4 14.6
2006 281 22.0 12.8 17.4
2007 288 18.5 15.6 18.1
2008 262 20.9 12.5 16.8
2009 234 21.0 11.1 13.7
2010 238 20.4 11.6 19.6
2011 233 20.9 11.1 18
2012 229 19.1 11.9 19.2
2013 230 20.6 11.1 29.6
2014 235 20.1 11.6 34.9
2015 235 22.0 10.6 34.9
2016 218 20.0 10.9 40.8
2017 239 21.5 11.1 42.3
2018 266 22.5 11.8 45.9
2019 260 23.6 11.0 44.2
2020 280 22.6 12.3 36.8
2021 283 24.8 11.4 41
2022 259 24.6 10.5 42.9
2023 284 25.3 11.2 54.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leedom Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (1.3%) $23,388 (98.7%) $23,686
2020 $284 (1.5%) $18,274 (98.5%) $18,557
2021 $4,965 (22.7%) $16,924 (77.3%) $21,889
2022 $518 (2.2%) $23,325 (97.8%) $23,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leedom Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 707th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Leedom Elementary School)79.456.1
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leedom Elementary School)84.659.5
 25.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Leedom Elementary School)45.558.8
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Leedom Elementary School)78.879.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leedom Elementary School)63.661.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Leedom Elementary School)38.740.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leedom Elementary School)6050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Leedom Elementary School)56.351.3
 5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Leedom Elementary School)78.879.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leedom Elementary School)70.656.6
 14%
   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 Students260284
 9.2%
African American1926
 36.8%
American Indian00
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White205209
 2%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%54.6%
 10.3%


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Leedom Elementary School ranks 707th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ridley Middle School
High : Ridley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Leedom Elementary School.

Students at Leedom Elementary School are 74% White, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.


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