Upper Darby Kdg Ctr

468 Students
Elementary School K - K
School Overview
The Upper Darby Kindergarten Center, located at 3200 State Road in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Upper Darby School District, this center functions as a foundational bridge between early childhood programs and the elementary school experience. By focusing specifically on kindergarten-aged children, the school is able to tailor its environment, curriculum, and staff resources to meet the unique developmental, social, and academic needs of students during this pivotal first year of formal public schooling.

The school is designed to provide a supportive and structured atmosphere where children can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. Because the facility is dedicated solely to kindergarten, the educational approach emphasizes early childhood pedagogy, including play-based learning and social-emotional development, alongside core academic preparation. By centralizing the kindergarten population for the district, the center fosters a cohesive community where both educators and students can establish a strong, positive trajectory for long-term academic success as they prepare to transition into the district’s elementary schools.
468
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic120
Black169
Asian102
Two or More54
  • Black
    169 (36.1%)
  • Hispanic
    120 (25.6%)
  • Asian
    102 (21.8%)
  • Two or More
    54 (11.5%)
  • White
    23 (4.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Upper Darby SD
Phone: (610)284-7992
Grade Range: K - K
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 468

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten468
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21646.2%
Male25253.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)