Colwyn Elementary School

Summary:

Colwyn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Darby, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the William Penn School District, which is ranked 533 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colwyn Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Colwyn Elementary School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $18,674 in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's academic performance remains significantly below state averages.

The challenges faced by Colwyn Elementary School are not unique but rather reflective of broader systemic issues within the William Penn School District. The other elementary schools in the district, such as Bell Avenue School and Park Lane Elementary School, also perform poorly on standardized tests and have similar socioeconomic profiles. However, the school's ability to support its African American student population suggests that there may be opportunities to leverage existing strengths and best practices to improve overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023

(610) 957-5470

District: William Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1189^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,674

Students who attend Colwyn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Penn Wood Middle School
High:	Penn Wood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colwyn Elementary School ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the William Penn School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Colwyn Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the William Penn School District. Racial makeup is: African American (90.5%), two or more races (4.1%), White (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the William Penn School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colwyn Elementary School is 14.7. 4 elementary schools in the William Penn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colwyn Elementary School is $18,674, which is the 4^th highest among 8 elementary schools in the William Penn School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colwyn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colwyn Elementary School 1189^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Colwyn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

William Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks William Penn School District 533^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colwyn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Colwyn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	0.99	1271^st	1308	2.8%
2005	3.22	1236^th	1299	4.8%
2006	4.36	1484^th	1545	3.9%
2007	6.20	1470^th	1555	5.5%
2008	5.47	1479^th	1551	4.6%
2009	7.98	1459^th	1549	5.8%
2010	9.80	1478^th	1579	6.4%
2011	2.30	1567^th	1597	1.9%
2012	14.61	1407^th	1599	12.0%
2013	6.20	1397^th	1519	8.0%
2014	14.90	1268^th	1467	13.6%
2015	17.63	1212^th	1474	17.8%
2016	22.23	1239^th	1554	20.3%
2017	33.08	1136^th	1547	26.6%
2018	19.34	1254^th	1530	18.0%
2019	16.07	1286^th	1544	16.7%
2021	13.05	1217^th	1433	15.1%
2022	21.19	1202^nd	1534	21.6%
2023	17.17	1250^th	1534	18.5%
2024	22.30	1189^th	1526	22.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colwyn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.55	1089^th	1414	23.0%
2024	30.80	1069^th	1432	25.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Colwyn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.20	1323^rd	1495	11.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Colwyn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.24	150^th	437	65.7%
2024	63.23	111^th	437	74.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Colwyn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	19	146	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	168
2005	23	145	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	172
2006	19	149	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	171
2007	8	150	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	162
2008	10	173	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	188
2009	10	164	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	178
2010	12	169	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	185
2011	10	160	0	0	2	0	0	172
2012	9	163	0	1	1	0	0	174
2013	9	176	0	0	0	0	1	186
2014	6	177	0	0	0	0	0	183
2015	5	175	0	0	0	0	0	180
2016	2	169	0	0	3	0	1	175
2017	2	153	0	3	2	0	2	162
2018	2	132	0	5	1	0	3	143
2019	4	151	0	3	1	0	5	164
2020	4	135	0	1	2	0	3	145
2021	5	134	0	2	2	0	5	148
2022	3	133	0	4	2	0	4	146
2023	4	133	0	3	1	0	6	147

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 Colwyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	168	5.7	29.5	0
2005	172	7.5	22.9	0
2006	171	9.7	17.6	71.9
2007	162	11.2	14.5	82.7
2008	188	10.1	18.6	46.8
2009	178	9.6	18.4	79.8
2010	185	11.8	15.6	90.8
2011	172	12.7	13.4	89.5
2012	174	11.5	15.1	85.1
2013	186	11.5	16.1	84.9
2014	183	9.6	19.0	83.6
2015	180	10.0	18.0	89.4
2016	175	9.0	19.4	84.6
2017	162	8.6	18.8	74.7
2018	143	9.6	14.8	100
2019	164	8.6	19.0	100
2020	145	8.6	16.8	100
2021	148	9.5	15.5	98
2022	146	10.0	14.6	97.9
2023	147	10.0	14.7	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 Colwyn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	168	5.7	29.5	0
2005	172	7.5	22.9	0
2006	171	9.7	17.6	71.9
2007	162	11.2	14.5	82.7
2008	188	10.1	18.6	46.8
2009	178	9.6	18.4	79.8
2010	185	11.8	15.6	90.8
2011	172	12.7	13.4	89.5
2012	174	11.5	15.1	85.1
2013	186	11.5	16.1	84.9
2014	183	9.6	19.0	83.6
2015	180	10.0	18.0	89.4
2016	175	9.0	19.4	84.6
2017	162	8.6	18.8	74.7
2018	143	9.6	14.8	100
2019	164	8.6	19.0	100
2020	145	8.6	16.8	100
2021	148	9.5	15.5	98
2022	146	10.0	14.6	97.9
2023	147	10.0	14.7	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 Colwyn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$750 (4.8%)	$14,891 (95.2%)	$15,641
2020	$758 (4.8%)	$15,020 (95.2%)	$15,778
2021	$1,444 (8.3%)	$15,949 (91.7%)	$17,393
2022	$1,635 (8.8%)	$17,039 (91.2%)	$18,674

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colwyn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1286^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1250^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Colwyn Elementary School)	14.8	23.5	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colwyn Elementary School)	29.6	23.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Colwyn Elementary School)	9.5	22.2	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Colwyn Elementary School)	38.1	55.5	17.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colwyn Elementary School)	33.4	38.9	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Colwyn Elementary School)	0	10	10%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colwyn Elementary School)	33.3	31.6	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Colwyn Elementary School)	30	21.1	8.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colwyn Elementary School)	70	26.4	43.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Colwyn Elementary School)	14.5	18.9	4.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Colwyn Elementary School)	38.1	55.5	17.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colwyn Elementary School)	40.9	30.1	10.8%
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	164	147	10.4%
African American	151	133	11.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Colwyn Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Colwyn Elementary School	Public	K-6	211 Pine Street	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 957-5470	147	10	14.7	100.0%	4 (2.7%)	133 (90.5%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	22.3	1189^th of 1526 public elementary schools	22.1%		17.2	1250^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.5%	61	47.7	22.3	22.3	12.5			26.0	50.0		50.0	47.6	27.8	27.8	33.4			34.5	$18,674	$1,635	$17,039
Walnut Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	224 South Sixth Street	Darby	19023	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-5660	303	27	11.2	100.0%	5 (1.7%)	271 (89.4%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	7.6	1398^th of 1526 public elementary schools	8.4%		6.9	1427^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.0%	29	20.0	12.8	4.7	6.3			10.3	56.8		56.8	25.7	5.3	7.0	20.9			14.6	$18,608	$1,624	$16,984
Penrose School	Public	K-8	2515 S 78th St	Philadelphia	19153	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8310	403	40	10.0	100.0%	10 (2.5%)	338 (83.9%)	17 (4.2%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	13.9	1303^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	14.6%		11.7	1328^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.4%	25	15.6	26.0	3.6	2.9	5.0	5.6	8.7	60.8	27.8	40.7	31.3	30.4	14.3	38.9	22.5	30.6	28.2	$21,798	$9,935	$11,863
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2227 Island Rd	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 365-4011	236	30	8.0		5 (2.1%)	213 (90.3%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	5.3	1457^th of 1526 public elementary schools	4.5%		9.1	1373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	10.5%	84	9.5	4.3					6.8	52.2		52.2	21.4	10.9					15.9	$20,492	$2,533	$17,959
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7101 Paschall Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 729-1939	619	23	26.9	99.5%	1 (0.2%)	558 (90.1%)	46 (7.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	8.5	1384^th of 1526 public elementary schools	9.3%		10.5	1351^st of 1534 public elementary schools	11.9%	33	8.4	14.3	9.3	2.8	10.2	2.0	7.7	58.9	24.4	42.9	10.2	22.8	18.7	23.7	20.4	19.6	19.3	$17,950	$3,452	$14,498
Patterson John Middle School	Public	PK, KG-4	7000 Buist Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8190	404	27	14.7	100.0%	7 (1.7%)	334 (82.7%)	28 (6.9%)	25 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	5.7	1448^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.1%		8.6	1384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	9.8%	64	8.1	10.8					9.5	46.7		46.7	22.6	17.4					19.7	$19,282	$9,671	$9,611
Sharon Hill School	Public	K-8	701 Coates Street	Sharon Hill	19079	Delaware County	Southeast Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 522-4355	573	41	13.8	100.0%	28 (4.9%)	482 (84.1%)	33 (5.8%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	20.8	1206^th of 1526 public elementary schools	21.0%		13.5	1292^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.8%	86	31.4	24.3	13.9	23.1	10.0	9.4	18.3	66.2	26.9	46.9	45.1	23.1	22.5	35.7	28.4	33.4	30.7	$9,142	$1,416	$7,726
Bell Avenue School	Public	K-6	1000 Bell Ave	Yeadon	19050	Delaware County	William Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 284-6100	265	18	14.7	100.0%	3 (1.1%)	236 (89.1%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	10.9	1346^th of 1526 public elementary schools	11.8%		10.9	1345^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.3%	1	10.0	24.2	10.7	10.0			14.1	57.6		57.6	10.3	21.2	23.1	27.6			20.6	$18,843	$1,638	$17,205
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%)	15.9	1273^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	16.6%		11.1	1338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.8%	65	21.0	26.4	12.5	6.3			17.0	64.1		64.1	28.6	26.4	28.1	33.4			29.1	$19,221	$1,727	$17,494
Catharine Joseph School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Chester Ave	Philadelphia	19142	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8150	440	34	12.8	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	315 (71.6%)	65 (14.8%)	30 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.9%)	11.2	1342^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	12.1%		7.2	1418^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.6%	76	21.1	26.5	8.1				18.5	48.5		48.5	30.8	29.7	9.7				23.1	$18,668	$9,966	$8,703

Frequently Asked Questions about Colwyn Elementary School

Is Colwyn Elementary School a good school?

Colwyn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Colwyn Elementary School?

Students at Colwyn Elementary School are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Colwyn Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Colwyn Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Colwyn Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Penn Wood Middle School
High : Penn Wood High School

What district is Colwyn Elementary School in?

William Penn School District

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