Leedom El Sch

620 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078

(610)534-1900

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Leedom Elementary School, located at 620 East Chester Pike in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Ridley School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the core academic development of students in their formative years. It serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth through its commitment to the district’s broader educational mission.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community involvement and academic engagement. Like other schools within the Ridley School District, Leedom utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaboration between staff, parents, and students, Leedom Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where young learners are prepared for their transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

291

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leedom El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	13
Black	34
Asian	14
Two or More	16

White
214 (73.5%)
Black
34 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (4.8%)
Hispanic
13 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridley SD
Phone:	(610)534-1900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 53