Eddystone El Sch

1410 E. 9th Street
Eddystone, PA 19022

(610)534-1900

226 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eddystone Elementary School, located at 9th and Simpson Streets in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ridley School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for childhood development. Its location in the heart of the borough makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing a commitment to early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic program, Eddystone Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration to ensure students have the resources needed to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a safe, structured learning environment, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future academic journeys within the broader school district.

226

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eddystone El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	29
Black	87
Asian	11
Two or More	24

Black
87 (38.5%)
White
75 (33.2%)
Hispanic
29 (12.8%)
Two or More
24 (10.6%)
Asian
11 (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:	Ridley SD
Phone:	(610)534-1900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 40