Serving 264 students in grades 1-5, Aronimink Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Aronimink Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
42%
14%
White
28%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aronimink Elementary School's ranking?
Aronimink Elementary School is ranked #1036 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Aronimink Elementary School?
264 students attend Aronimink Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aronimink Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aronimink Elementary School?
Aronimink Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aronimink Elementary School offer ?
Aronimink Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aronimink Elementary School part of?
Aronimink Elementary School is part of Upper Darby School District.
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