Primos Elementary School

Summary:

Primos Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 465 students in grades K-5 in the Upper Darby School District in Pennsylvania. Despite spending more per student than nearby schools, Primos Elementary has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade.

Primos Elementary's academic performance lags significantly behind state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.8% of Primos students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 18.4% in the Upper Darby School District. The school's African American students, however, stand out as a bright spot, ranking 120th out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for their Math performance, while its White students rank 1137th out of 1,229 schools.

Primos Elementary's extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to its poor academic outcomes. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by high-poverty schools. When compared to other elementary schools in the same district and nearby districts, Primos Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing, suggesting systemic challenges within the Upper Darby School District that may require district-level interventions and support.


Detail:

Public K-5

 861 Bunting Ln
       Primos, PA  19018-2741


(610) 622-6755

District: Upper Darby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1145th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,670 Help


Students who attend Primos Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drexel Hill Middle School
High:    Upper Darby Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.5%
White:
27.5%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Primos Elementary School ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.5%), White (27.5%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Primos Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Primos Elementary School is $16,670, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Primos Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Primos Elementary School 1145th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Primos Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Darby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Darby School District 524th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Primos Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.52 1050th 1302 19.4%
2004 45.59 849th 1308 35.1%
2005 35.84 985th 1299 24.2%
2006 26.67 1285th 1545 16.8%
2007 27.84 1292nd 1555 16.9%
2008 34.24 1219th 1551 21.4%
2009 36.65 1198th 1549 22.7%
2010 44.33 1112th 1579 29.6%
2011 47.27 1069th 1597 33.1%
2012 37.30 1219th 1599 23.8%
2013 25.04 1244th 1519 18.1%
2014 19.25 1235th 1467 15.8%
2015 33.20 1077th 1474 26.9%
2016 32.97 1149th 1554 26.1%
2017 33.83 1128th 1547 27.1%
2018 21.76 1225th 1530 19.9%
2019 28.81 1163rd 1544 24.7%
2021 31.12 1057th 1433 26.2%
2022 39.33 1031st 1534 32.8%
2023 36.51 1065th 1534 30.6%
2024 25.93 1145th 1526 25.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.01 805th 1414 43.1%
2024 35.93 1001st 1432 30.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.73 1152nd 1488 22.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.71 818th 1043 21.6%
2024 17.94 945th 1084 12.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.21 1110th 1495 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.13 99th 437 77.3%
2024 62.19 120th 437 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Primos Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.39 1052nd 1236 14.9%
2024 13.02 1137th 1229 7.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Open Quote This school, the teachers and Principal Mr Rogers are wonderful. My son has learning disabilities, high functioning autistic and ADHD. The teachers are very understanding and work with him different ways they most conventional teachers. The principal is phenomenal and loves the kids and they love him. I will be sad when my son leaves this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 3, 2017

Open Quote The teachers are phenomenal and we were highly impressed by the their strict adherence to school policies. I feel my child is very protected and she has flourished at this school. Ms. McMullen & Principal Wisneski go above and beyond for the kids. A+ Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 11, 2014

Open Quote This is a great school caring teachers and much smaller than to other elemententary school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Primos Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 343 27 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 382 16 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 380 27 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 380 27 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 403 45 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 383 51 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 352 55 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 341 39 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 360 38 31 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 327 32 51 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 327 32 51 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 346 47 41 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 326 55 37 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 307 79 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 316 58 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 294 78 26 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 271 90 39 3 0 n/a n/a 2 405
2010 277 96 53 4 0 n/a n/a 4 434
2011 275 106 52 6 0 0 7 0 446
2012 266 126 64 6 0 0 5 0 467
2013 255 142 56 7 0 0 9 0 469
2014 239 147 53 7 0 0 14 0 460
2015 241 146 45 15 0 0 24 0 471
2016 196 159 55 23 0 1 23 0 457
2017 195 162 49 23 1 1 36 0 467
2018 184 171 59 18 1 0 36 0 469
2019 180 199 71 25 1 0 33 0 509
2020 173 216 62 24 1 0 29 0 505
2021 171 209 60 26 1 0 32 0 499
2022 152 217 51 34 1 0 36 0 491
2023 128 207 51 30 1 0 48 0 465

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 Primos Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 379 18.5 20.5 n/a
1994 409 20.5 20.0 n/a
1995 427 19.5 21.9 n/a
1996 427 19.5 21.9 n/a
1997 470 20.0 23.5 n/a
1998 467 22.5 20.8 n/a
1999 436 26.5 16.5 n/a
2000 412 27.5 15.0 18.7
2001 429 27.5 15.6 20.5
2002 410 29.4 13.9 28.8
2003 410 29.4 13.9 28.8
2004 434 30.9 14.0 22.1
2005 418 33.3 12.6 28.2
2006 413 29.5 14.0 29.1
2007 405 29.4 13.8 29.1
2008 400 32.3 12.4 30
2009 405 33.9 11.9 36
2010 434 35.9 12.0 36.5
2011 446 38.4 11.6 32.5
2012 467 38.2 12.2 37.3
2013 469 37.1 12.6 51
2014 460 37.5 12.2 49.3
2015 471 39.0 12.0 49
2016 457 40.0 11.4 60.4
2017 467 39.8 11.7 57.4
2018 469 37.3 12.5 56.1
2019 509 35.6 14.2 82.9
2020 505 35.2 14.3 100
2021 499 36.2 13.7 99.4
2022 491 41.2 11.9 99.4
2023 465 37.4 12.4 100

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 Primos Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 379 18.5 20.5 n/a
1994 409 20.5 20.0 n/a
1995 427 19.5 21.9 n/a
1996 427 19.5 21.9 n/a
1997 470 20.0 23.5 n/a
1998 467 22.5 20.8 n/a
1999 436 26.5 16.5 n/a
2000 412 27.5 15.0 18.7
2001 429 27.5 15.6 20.5
2002 410 29.4 13.9 28.8
2003 410 29.4 13.9 28.8
2004 434 30.9 14.0 22.1
2005 418 33.3 12.6 28.2
2006 413 29.5 14.0 29.1
2007 405 29.4 13.8 29.1
2008 400 32.3 12.4 30
2009 405 33.9 11.9 36
2010 434 35.9 12.0 36.5
2011 446 38.4 11.6 32.5
2012 467 38.2 12.2 37.3
2013 469 37.1 12.6 51
2014 460 37.5 12.2 49.3
2015 471 39.0 12.0 49
2016 457 40.0 11.4 60.4
2017 467 39.8 11.7 57.4
2018 469 37.3 12.5 56.1
2019 509 35.6 14.2 82.9
2020 505 35.2 14.3 100
2021 499 36.2 13.7 99.4
2022 491 41.2 11.9 99.4
2023 465 37.4 12.4 100

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 Primos Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $03 (0.0%) $13,738 (100.0%) $13,742
2020 $394 (2.3%) $16,792 (97.7%) $17,186
2021 $1,153 (7.2%) $14,883 (92.8%) $16,036
2022 $1,051 (6.3%) $15,619 (93.7%) $16,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Primos 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 1163rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1065th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Primos Elementary School)37.435.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Primos Elementary School)43.356
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Primos Elementary School)18.123.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Primos Elementary School)66.653.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Primos Elementary School)56.932.8
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Primos Elementary School)36.143.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Primos Elementary School)50.660
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Primos Elementary School)30.733.9
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Primos Elementary School)66.653.1
 13.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Primos Elementary School)50.549.4
 1.1%
   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 Students509465
 8.6%
African American199207
 4%
American Indian11
Asian7151
 28.2%
Hispanic2530
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White180128
 28.9%
Two or More Races3348
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%100%
 17.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Primos Elementary School

Primos Elementary School ranks in the bottom 25.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Primos Elementary School are 45% African American, 28% White, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Primos Elementary School.

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

Middle : Drexel Hill Middle School
High : Upper Darby 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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