Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Summary:

Swarthmore-Rutledge School is an exceptional elementary school in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, serving 554 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.

Swarthmore-Rutledge School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 12th out of 1,534 schools, with high proficiency rates in PSSA Math (84.9%), PSSA Science (98.8%), and PSSA English Language Arts (88.7%). This performance is significantly higher than nearby schools like Amosland Elementary School and Woodlyn Elementary School. Additionally, Swarthmore-Rutledge School has a relatively diverse student population, with 76.71% White, 9.21% Asian, 7.58% two or more races, 3.61% Hispanic, and 2.89% African American students, which is higher than the nearby Nether Providence Elementary School and Wallingford Elementary School.

The school's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 7.76% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby Edgewood Elementary School (48.46%) and Grace Park Elementary School (92.23%). Additionally, Swarthmore-Rutledge School has a high per-student spending of $18,342 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the nearby Wallingford Elementary School ($8,385) and Nether Providence Elementary School ($36,614).


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 College Ave
       Swarthmore, PA  19081-1409


(610) 892-3470

District: Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,342 Help


Students who attend Swarthmore-Rutledge School usually attend:

Middle:    Strath Haven Middle School
High:    Strath Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Asian:
9.2%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swarthmore-Rutledge School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Asian (9.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swarthmore-Rutledge School is 14.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swarthmore-Rutledge School is $18,342. 1 elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Swarthmore-Rutledge School:

SchoolDigger ranks Swarthmore-Rutledge School 12th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Swarthmore-Rutledge School in the ranking list.)

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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 11th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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Rank History for all students at Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.78 61st 1302 95.3%
2004 89.35 69th 1308 94.7%
2005 87.59 33rd 1299 97.5%
2006 85.08 87th 1545 94.4%
2007 88.79 30th 1555 98.1%
2008 87.27 39th 1551 97.5%
2009 88.68 10th 1549 99.4%
2010 86.62 38th 1579 97.6%
2011 87.50 24th 1597 98.5%
2012 83.35 109th 1599 93.2%
2013 86.42 45th 1519 97.0%
2014 83.02 137th 1467 90.7%
2015 89.17 69th 1474 95.3%
2016 90.49 40th 1554 97.4%
2017 88.09 91st 1547 94.1%
2018 91.37 36th 1530 97.6%
2019 91.66 33rd 1544 97.9%
2021 92.29 46th 1433 96.8%
2022 92.99 47th 1534 96.9%
2023 94.68 12th 1534 99.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.61 120th 1043 88.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.07 64th 160 60.0%
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Rank History for White students at Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.92 7th 1236 99.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 487 20 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1989 505 14 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 469 10 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 473 16 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 389 21 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 396 23 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 414 17 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 512 18 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 512 18 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 506 18 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 491 17 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1999 510 22 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 510 22 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 463 16 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 400 20 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 400 20 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 396 24 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 399 21 29 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 382 25 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 384 21 39 5 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 386 22 40 5 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 400 20 39 4 0 n/a n/a 3 466
2010 400 25 34 7 0 n/a n/a 9 475
2011 401 24 36 4 0 1 14 0 480
2012 380 22 29 8 0 1 17 0 457
2013 454 22 42 10 0 2 23 0 553
2014 466 32 51 16 0 2 30 0 597
2015 473 37 57 11 0 3 27 0 608
2016 445 21 45 12 0 1 39 0 563
2017 454 25 49 21 0 1 36 0 586
2018 458 27 59 19 0 0 38 0 601
2019 452 35 57 21 0 0 42 0 607
2020 482 29 51 18 0 0 33 0 613
2021 440 30 43 14 0 0 34 0 561
2022 419 21 47 15 0 0 36 0 538
2023 425 16 51 20 0 0 42 0 554

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 Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 32.3 16.2 n/a
1989 536 36.3 14.7 n/a
1990 490 36.9 13.2 0
1991 499 40.0 12.4 n/a
1992 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
1993 437 22.0 19.9 n/a
1994 447 22.0 20.3 n/a
1995 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1996 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1997 536 27.2 19.7 n/a
1998 520 29.6 17.6 n/a
1999 541 27.6 19.6 n/a
2000 541 31.5 17.2 4.8
2001 485 33.2 14.6 4.9
2002 448 32.9 13.6 4
2003 448 32.9 13.6 4
2004 450 30.6 14.7 2.9
2005 453 31.6 14.3 4
2006 438 32.5 13.5 5.9
2007 451 31.2 14.5 6
2008 459 34.3 13.4 5.2
2009 466 35.6 13.1 7.6
2010 475 35.7 13.3 5.4
2011 480 35.8 13.4 6.3
2012 457 36.0 12.6 6.6
2013 553 39.9 13.8 7.8
2014 597 40.7 14.6 11.2
2015 608 41.0 14.8 7.9
2016 563 40.0 14.0 8
2017 586 38.6 15.1 6.8
2018 601 40.8 14.7 7.2
2019 607 39.8 15.2 7.4
2020 613 39.9 15.3 6.9
2021 561 40.0 14.0 8.7
2022 538 38.1 14.0 8.7
2023 554 37.0 14.9 7.8

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 Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 525 32.3 16.2 n/a
1989 536 36.3 14.7 n/a
1990 490 36.9 13.2 0
1991 499 40.0 12.4 n/a
1992 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
1993 437 22.0 19.9 n/a
1994 447 22.0 20.3 n/a
1995 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1996 544 24.0 22.7 n/a
1997 536 27.2 19.7 n/a
1998 520 29.6 17.6 n/a
1999 541 27.6 19.6 n/a
2000 541 31.5 17.2 4.8
2001 485 33.2 14.6 4.9
2002 448 32.9 13.6 4
2003 448 32.9 13.6 4
2004 450 30.6 14.7 2.9
2005 453 31.6 14.3 4
2006 438 32.5 13.5 5.9
2007 451 31.2 14.5 6
2008 459 34.3 13.4 5.2
2009 466 35.6 13.1 7.6
2010 475 35.7 13.3 5.4
2011 480 35.8 13.4 6.3
2012 457 36.0 12.6 6.6
2013 553 39.9 13.8 7.8
2014 597 40.7 14.6 11.2
2015 608 41.0 14.8 7.9
2016 563 40.0 14.0 8
2017 586 38.6 15.1 6.8
2018 601 40.8 14.7 7.2
2019 607 39.8 15.2 7.4
2020 613 39.9 15.3 6.9
2021 561 40.0 14.0 8.7
2022 538 38.1 14.0 8.7
2023 554 37.0 14.9 7.8

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 Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.1%) $16,858 (99.9%) $16,880
2020 $21 (0.1%) $17,778 (99.9%) $17,799
2021 $00 (0.0%) $19,469 (100.0%) $19,469
2022 $15 (0.1%) $18,327 (99.9%) $18,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swarthmore-Rutledge School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)90.987.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)93.985.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)84.290
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)95.698.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)92.991.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)73.577.5
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)84.790.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)8384.9
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)95.698.8
 3.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Swarthmore-Rutledge School)90.688.7
 1.9%
   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 Students607554
 8.7%
African American3516
 54.3%
American Indian00
Asian5751
 10.5%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White452425
 6%
Two or More Races4242
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%7.8%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Students at Swarthmore-Rutledge School are 77% White, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Swarthmore-Rutledge School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Strath Haven Middle School
High : Strath Haven High School

Yes! Swarthmore-Rutledge School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Swarthmore-Rutledge 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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