Charles Kelly Elementary School

Summary:

Charles Kelly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, serving 332 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Upper Darby School District, which is ranked 482 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charles Kelly Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like Garrettford Elementary, Westbrook Park Elementary, and Primos Elementary. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student population was 48.8% African American, 20.18% Hispanic, and 16.87% Asian, while only 5.12% were white. The school also has an extremely high percentage (100%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending significantly more per student ($17,640 in 2021-2022) compared to nearby schools, Charles Kelly Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools on academic performance.

While Charles Kelly Elementary's overall ranking is low, its performance for African American students and English Language Learners is slightly better, suggesting these subgroups may be doing better relative to their peers at other schools. However, the school's academic challenges, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and resource allocation issues indicate that significant work is needed to improve educational outcomes and provide a high-quality learning environment for all students at Charles Kelly Elementary.

Detail:

Public 1-5

3400 Dennison Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

(610) 638-1070

District: Upper Darby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1386^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,640

Students who attend Charles Kelly Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beverly Hills Middle School
High:	Upper Darby Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.8%

Hispanic:

20.2%

Asian:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Kelly Elementary School ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Charles Kelly Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Upper Darby School District. Student population at Charles Kelly Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.8%), Hispanic (20.2%), Asian (16.9%). (See more...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Kelly Elementary School is 13, which is the 4^th best among 8 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Kelly Elementary School is $17,640, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Upper Darby School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charles Kelly Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles Kelly Elementary School 1386^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Charles Kelly Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Upper Darby School District:

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

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Rank History for Charles Kelly Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Charles Kelly Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	5.07	1521^st	1579	3.7%
2011	15.07	1437^th	1597	10.0%
2012	23.04	1343^rd	1599	16.0%
2013	16.06	1305^th	1519	14.1%
2014	13.05	1281^st	1467	12.7%
2015	13.87	1258^th	1474	14.7%
2016	20.72	1253^rd	1554	19.4%
2017	13.99	1311^th	1547	15.3%
2018	11.65	1331^st	1530	13.0%
2019	12.70	1327^th	1544	14.1%
2021	11.34	1239^th	1433	13.5%
2022	15.54	1259^th	1534	17.9%
2023	8.52	1386^th	1534	9.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles Kelly Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.15	133^rd	196	32.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles Kelly Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.35	1271^st	1414	10.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Charles Kelly Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.75	210^th	437	51.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Charles Kelly Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	30	209	29	4	0	n/a	n/a	272
2009	24	218	50	17	1	n/a	n/a	310
2010	22	221	42	17	0	n/a	n/a	302
2011	19	192	58	17	0	0	0	286
2012	19	201	57	13	0	0	0	290
2013	17	204	66	22	0	0	0	309
2014	16	204	74	39	0	0	5	338
2015	18	199	81	23	0	1	6	328
2016	15	184	73	42	0	2	5	321
2017	19	194	85	39	0	2	9	348
2018	17	207	80	35	1	2	7	349
2019	13	212	77	28	1	2	8	341
2020	17	195	76	34	1	0	14	337
2021	17	188	65	37	1	0	14	322
2022	12	189	57	55	5	0	21	339
2023	17	162	56	67	4	0	26	332

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 Charles Kelly Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	272	16.5	16.5	n/a
2009	310	20.8	14.9	85.5
2010	302	22.8	13.2	80.1
2011	286	21.3	13.4	76.9
2012	290	23.0	12.6	80
2013	309	23.7	13.0	83.2
2014	338	22.7	14.8	82.5
2015	328	22.0	14.9	81.1
2016	321	25.0	12.8	89.4
2017	348	26.4	13.1	87.9
2018	349	25.9	13.4	85.1
2019	341	25.3	13.4	100
2020	337	26.3	12.8	99.7
2021	322	26.4	12.1	99.1
2022	339	26.5	12.7	99.1
2023	332	25.5	13.0	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 Charles Kelly Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	272	16.5	16.5	n/a
2009	310	20.8	14.9	85.5
2010	302	22.8	13.2	80.1
2011	286	21.3	13.4	76.9
2012	290	23.0	12.6	80
2013	309	23.7	13.0	83.2
2014	338	22.7	14.8	82.5
2015	328	22.0	14.9	81.1
2016	321	25.0	12.8	89.4
2017	348	26.4	13.1	87.9
2018	349	25.9	13.4	85.1
2019	341	25.3	13.4	100
2020	337	26.3	12.8	99.7
2021	322	26.4	12.1	99.1
2022	339	26.5	12.7	99.1
2023	332	25.5	13.0	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 Charles Kelly Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,158 (12.9%)	$14,562 (87.1%)	$16,721
2020	$1,958 (11.1%)	$15,696 (88.9%)	$17,654
2021	$2,903 (17.1%)	$14,117 (82.9%)	$17,019
2022	$2,974 (16.9%)	$14,666 (83.1%)	$17,640

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Kelly Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1327^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1386^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	21.7	17.3	4.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	41	22.8	18.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	30.2	15.4	14.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	50.9	34	16.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	37.7	21.5	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	17.3	15.3	2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	28.6	19.1	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	22.5	16	6.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	50.9	34	16.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Charles Kelly Elementary School)	35.3	21.1	14.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	341	332	2.6%
African American	212	162	23.6%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	77	56	27.3%
Hispanic	28	67	139.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	13	17	30.8%
Two or More Races	8	26	225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Charles Kelly Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charles Kelly Elementary School	Public	1-5	3400 Dennison Ave	Drexel Hill	19026	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 638-1070	332	26	13.0	100.0%	17 (5.1%)	162 (48.8%)	67 (20.2%)	56 (16.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	8.5	1386^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.6%		15.5	1259^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.9%	127	17.3	15.4	15.3				16.0	34.0		34.0	22.8	21.5	19.1				21.1	$17,640	$2,974	$14,666
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	161 Ardmore Ave	Lansdowne	19050	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 623-7900	555	35	15.8	100.0%	36 (6.5%)	387 (69.7%)	79 (14.2%)	16 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.1%)	19.2	1240^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.2%		19	1225^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.1%	15	30.7	18.8	13.6	13.3			19.2	46.4		46.4	39.2	31.9	38.3	38.8			37.1	$18,549	$1,642	$16,907
Garrettford Elementary School	Public	1-5	3830 Garrett Rd	Drexel Hill	19026	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 626-9168	568	37	15.4	100.0%	142 (25.0%)	292 (51.4%)	46 (8.1%)	41 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)	36.1	1068^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.4%		29.2	1120^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.0%	52	42.9	28.9	34.5				35.7	60.2		60.2	50.0	41.2	49.1				46.8	$15,080	$1,015	$14,065
Aldan Elementary School	Public	K-6	1 North Woodlawn Ave	Aldan	19018	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 626-3410	238	20	11.9	100.0%	25 (10.5%)	174 (73.1%)	17 (7.1%)	8 (3.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	21.4	1210^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.1%		16.3	1250^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.5%	40	30.4	16.2	22.8	9.7			19.1	56.8		56.8	31.8	27.0	28.6	58.0			36.0	$18,607	$1,555	$17,052
Westbrook Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	199 Westbrook Dr	Clifton Heights	19018	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 626-9363	490	31	15.6	100.0%	201 (41.0%)	185 (37.8%)	39 (8.0%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.4%)	21	1213^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.9%		24.5	1169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.8%	44	26.7	28.4	19.7				24.7	57.5		57.5	45.8	29.7	28.3				34.2	$14,059	$2,075	$11,984
Primos Elementary School	Public	K-5	861 Bunting Ln	Primos	19018	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 622-6755	465	37	12.4	100.0%	128 (27.5%)	207 (44.5%)	30 (6.5%)	51 (11.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.3%)	36.5	1065^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.6%		39.3	1031^st of 1534 public elementary schools	32.8%	34	35.6	23.4	43.3				33.9	53.1		53.1	56.0	32.8	60.0				49.4	$16,670	$1,051	$15,619
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center	Public	K	3200 State Rd	Drexel Hill	19026	Delaware County	Upper Darby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 284-7992	545	25	21.8	100.0%	47 (8.6%)	206 (37.8%)	95 (17.4%)	130 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.3%)								(n/a)																		$11,232	$2,145	$9,087
East Lansdowne Elementary School	Public	K-6	401 Emerson Ave	East Lansdowne	19050	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 626-2415	283	17	16.6	100.0%	15 (5.3%)	225 (79.5%)	18 (6.4%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	13.4	1293^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.7%		16.2	1251^st of 1534 public elementary schools	18.4%	42	33.4	19.1	18.0	6.3			19.9	35.7		35.7	42.9	11.9	22.0	21.9			24.7	$18,582	$1,601	$16,981
Park Lane Elementary School	Public	K-6	1300 Park Ln	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-4880	312	25	12.4	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	287 (92.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	11.1	1338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.8%		9.8	1347^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.2%	9	18.9	16.7	14.9	3.9			13.3	53.3		53.3	20.8	6.7	27.7	33.3			23.8	$19,221	$1,727	$17,494
Harris School	Public	K-8	501 Sharon Avenue	Collingdale	19023	Delaware County	Southeast Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 522-4370	658	51	12.8	100.0%	67 (10.2%)	528 (80.2%)	22 (3.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.2%)	16.6	1255^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.2%		11.3	1319^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.0%	64	11.6	19.2	9.5	16.3	9.7	8.5	12.6	48.7	40.9	45.0	35.3	20.5	20.0	50.6	47.5	47.9	37.3	$10,642	$1,648	$8,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Kelly Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Charles Kelly Elementary School?

Students at Charles Kelly Elementary School are 49% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% White, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Charles Kelly Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Charles Kelly Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beverly Hills Middle School
High : Upper Darby Senior High School

How many students attend Charles Kelly Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Charles Kelly Elementary School.

What district is Charles Kelly Elementary School in?

Upper Darby School District

Is Charles Kelly Elementary School a good school?

Charles Kelly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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