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Aronimink Elementary School

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Aronimink Elementary School is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, serving 264 students in grades 1-5. Despite being part of the Upper Darby School District, which is ranked 482 out of 606 districts in the state, Aronimink stands out with its strong academic performance and diverse student population.

Aronimink's student body is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American (42.42%) and Asian (9.47%) students. Academically, the school outperforms the district and the state of Pennsylvania in several key areas, including math proficiency (57.1% vs. 19.4% and 39.3%), science proficiency (82.2% vs. 45.1% and 65.6%), and English Language Arts proficiency (59.3% vs. 36.4% and 53.8%). Aronimink's African American and White students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 28th and 264th, respectively, out of all Pennsylvania elementary schools.

While Aronimink's academic performance is impressive, it faces some challenges. The school has a high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Loomis Elementary in the Marple Newtown School District and Chatham Park Elementary in the Haverford Township School District, significantly outperform Aronimink across all academic areas. By analyzing the practices and strategies of these top-performing schools, Aronimink may be able to further enhance its educational outcomes and provide an even stronger learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 4611 Bond Ave
       Drexel Hill, PA  19026-4507

(610) 853-4510

District: Upper Darby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,690 Help


Students who attend Aronimink Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.4%
White:
28.0%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aronimink Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.4%), White (28%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aronimink Elementary School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aronimink Elementary School is $18,690.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aronimink Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aronimink Elementary School 578th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Aronimink Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Darby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Darby School District 482nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aronimink Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aronimink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.84 560th 1302 57.0%
2004 57.06 674th 1308 48.5%
2005 70.53 394th 1299 69.7%
2006 64.73 601st 1545 61.1%
2007 70.32 471st 1555 69.7%
2008 68.34 528th 1551 66.0%
2009 58.16 792nd 1549 48.9%
2010 63.20 682nd 1579 56.8%
2011 74.27 364th 1597 77.2%
2012 79.44 229th 1599 85.7%
2013 41.02 1102nd 1519 27.5%
2014 33.03 1138th 1467 22.4%
2015 56.59 776th 1474 47.4%
2016 56.86 822nd 1554 47.1%
2017 52.44 883rd 1547 42.9%
2018 46.55 980th 1530 35.9%
2019 43.07 1031st 1544 33.2%
2021 55.31 735th 1433 48.7%
2022 62.51 635th 1534 58.6%
2023 65.80 578th 1534 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aronimink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.54 488th 1414 65.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Aronimink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.76 28th 437 93.6%
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Rank History for White students at Aronimink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.55 264th 1236 78.6%
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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, September 5, 2017

Open Quote My daughter switched from a Friends school halfway through her second grade year. The transition was seamless and due to the kindness and acceptance of teachers and staff, as well as the general school culture. She made friends right away. There are clear, school-wide expectations, and everything is handled with consistency. My daughter receives Gifted Support at the school, and as a teacher myself, I know the qualifications of all educators is stellar. The GS teacher is exceptional and challenges my child in all areas to promote her growth socially, academically, and in a creative capacity. The classroom teachers have been easy to reach and respond to phone calls and emails promptly and thoroughly. The office staff and custodial engineer are completely devoted to the good of the school. They know every student's name, as well as many or most of the parents. The custodian is embedded in the school day with students, and they know him well. He works very hard and genuinely cares for the students and their families. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Aronimink. It is a community that you would be a part of immediately. It is obvious that the teachers and staff love our children, and they partner with us as parents through your child's learning experience. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, December 31, 2015

Open Quote Great Underrated School Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 14, 2015

Open Quote My daughter has been in Aroninmink from 1st to 5th and it has been the greatest experience. The teachers are wonderful, the class size is managable and the principle is involved. With almost 300 kids in the school, the principle remembers all the kids names. The office staff is wonderful and welcoming and very helpful. I wish this was not our last year. My family will greatly miss this school. I wish it went all the way to 8th grade! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aronimink Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 217 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1990 220 3 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 252 8 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1992 273 8 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1993 275 3 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 303 9 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 342 7 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 342 7 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 351 10 31 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 270 10 35 8 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 281 13 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 230 13 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 244 12 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 200 15 31 6 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2003 200 15 31 6 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2004 208 14 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 213 18 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 225 25 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 241 25 38 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 265 21 44 7 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 240 25 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 214 34 24 8 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2011 222 42 29 10 0 0 0 0 303
2012 198 51 26 6 0 0 2 0 283
2013 170 92 35 7 0 0 5 0 309
2014 160 79 28 6 0 0 4 0 277
2015 165 86 40 14 0 0 3 0 308
2016 150 83 39 17 0 0 5 0 294
2017 137 78 37 17 0 0 11 0 280
2018 129 77 27 17 0 0 12 0 262
2019 114 89 29 15 0 0 11 0 258
2020 102 102 23 16 1 0 11 0 255
2021 107 111 29 24 0 0 16 0 287
2022 80 120 25 21 0 0 20 0 266
2023 74 112 25 29 0 1 23 0 264

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 Aronimink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1989 226 12.1 18.6 n/a
1990 238 14.9 15.9 0
1991 278 15.5 17.9 n/a
1992 296 15.4 19.2 n/a
1993 305 16.5 18.5 n/a
1994 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
1995 383 18.0 21.3 n/a
1996 383 18.0 21.3 n/a
1997 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1998 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1999 337 18.0 18.7 n/a
2000 283 18.0 15.7 6.4
2001 283 17.0 16.6 5.7
2002 252 17.0 14.8 6
2003 252 17.0 14.8 6
2004 261 17.3 15.1 4.2
2005 260 16.5 15.8 5.8
2006 281 16.3 17.2 7.5
2007 311 17.5 17.8 6.4
2008 337 21.0 16.0 7.1
2009 306 22.3 13.7 10.8
2010 280 22.8 12.2 11.1
2011 303 21.9 13.8 17.5
2012 283 23.3 12.1 18
2013 309 21.6 14.3 n/a
2014 277 21.1 13.0 31.8
2015 308 21.0 14.6 35.4
2016 294 22.0 13.3 40.1
2017 280 22.0 12.6 42.1
2018 262 20.0 13.0 40.5
2019 258 20.0 12.8 100
2020 255 21.0 12.1 100
2021 287 21.0 13.6 99
2022 266 21.0 12.6 98.9
2023 264 18.7 14.0 100

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 Aronimink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 11.4 19.1 n/a
1989 226 12.1 18.6 n/a
1990 238 14.9 15.9 0
1991 278 15.5 17.9 n/a
1992 296 15.4 19.2 n/a
1993 305 16.5 18.5 n/a
1994 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
1995 383 18.0 21.3 n/a
1996 383 18.0 21.3 n/a
1997 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1998 323 17.0 19.0 n/a
1999 337 18.0 18.7 n/a
2000 283 18.0 15.7 6.4
2001 283 17.0 16.6 5.7
2002 252 17.0 14.8 6
2003 252 17.0 14.8 6
2004 261 17.3 15.1 4.2
2005 260 16.5 15.8 5.8
2006 281 16.3 17.2 7.5
2007 311 17.5 17.8 6.4
2008 337 21.0 16.0 7.1
2009 306 22.3 13.7 10.8
2010 280 22.8 12.2 11.1
2011 303 21.9 13.8 17.5
2012 283 23.3 12.1 18
2013 309 21.6 14.3 n/a
2014 277 21.1 13.0 31.8
2015 308 21.0 14.6 35.4
2016 294 22.0 13.3 40.1
2017 280 22.0 12.6 42.1
2018 262 20.0 13.0 40.5
2019 258 20.0 12.8 100
2020 255 21.0 12.1 100
2021 287 21.0 13.6 99
2022 266 21.0 12.6 98.9
2023 264 18.7 14.0 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aronimink Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,268 (100.0%) $16,268
2020 $422 (2.1%) $20,086 (97.9%) $20,508
2021 $1,110 (6.4%) $16,169 (93.6%) $17,280
2022 $1,015 (5.4%) $17,675 (94.6%) $18,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aronimink Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1031st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 578th of 1534 Elementary schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Aronimink Elementary School)53.354.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aronimink Elementary School)56.553
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Aronimink Elementary School)39.662.2
 22.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Aronimink Elementary School)75.582.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aronimink Elementary School)54.768.9
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Aronimink Elementary School)40.454.8
 14.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aronimink Elementary School)55.556.1
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Aronimink Elementary School)4457.1
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Aronimink Elementary School)75.582.2
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aronimink Elementary School)55.559.3
 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 Students258264
 2.3%
African American89112
 25.8%
American Indian00
Asian2925
 13.8%
Hispanic1529
 93.3%
Pacific Islander01
White11474
 35.1%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%




Frequently Asked Questions about Aronimink Elementary School

Students at Aronimink Elementary School are 42% African American, 28% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

Aronimink Elementary School ranks 578th of 1534 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Aronimink Elementary School.


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