Ardmore Avenue El Sch

161 Ardmore Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050

www.wpsd.k12.pa.us

535 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ardmore Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, serving students within the William Penn School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse school district, Ardmore Avenue emphasizes community engagement and strives to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys through a structured curriculum and dedicated faculty.

The school operates as an integral part of the William Penn School District, which encompasses several communities in Delaware County. Families connected to the school can utilize the district’s official website to access academic calendars, policy information, and resources regarding school events and district initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Ardmore Avenue School aims to create a nurturing space that encourages student success and lifelong learning.

535

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ardmore Avenue El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	68
Black	367
Asian	19
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

Black
367 (68.6%)
Hispanic
68 (12.7%)
White
40 (7.5%)
Two or More
38 (7.1%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	William Penn SD
Phone:	(610)623-7900
Website:	http://www.wpsd.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 67

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 86