Grace Park Elementary School

1097 Seventh Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grace Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grace Park Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
We Are One--Nothing More

School Rankings

Grace Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace Park Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1292 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
38%
55-59%
55%
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
80%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grace Park Elementary School's ranking?
Grace Park Elementary School is ranked #1292 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Grace Park Elementary School often compared to?
Grace Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Grace Park Elementary School?
366 students attend Grace Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grace Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace Park Elementary School?
Grace Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace Park Elementary School offer ?
Grace Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grace Park Elementary School part of?
Grace Park Elementary School is part of Ridley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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