Nether Providence Elementary School

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Nether Providence Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, serving 489 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which is ranked 15 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Nether Providence Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 73.3% in Math, 92.1% in Science, and 79% in English Language Arts. The school's performance is also consistently better than the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District averages, indicating that Nether Providence Elementary is a high-performing school within the district. While the school performs exceptionally well for female, white, and low socioeconomic status students, there is room for improvement in supporting Asian and disabled students.

Nether Providence Elementary School is well-resourced, with a high per-student spending of $36,614 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students per teacher. This suggests a personalized learning environment that contributes to the school's consistent academic excellence. In comparison, nearby schools in the Chester-Upland School District and Ridley School District generally have lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. Overall, Nether Providence Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within a high-performing school district, providing a strong educational foundation for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 410 Moore Rd
       Wallingford, PA  19086-6907


(610) 892-3470

District: Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,614 Help


Students who attend Nether Providence Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Strath Haven Middle School
High:    Strath Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Asian:
12.4%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Compare Details Nether Providence Elementary School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Nether Providence Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Asian (12.4%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nether Providence Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nether Providence Elementary School is $36,614, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nether Providence Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nether Providence Elementary School 156th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Nether Providence Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 15th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nether Providence Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.33 81st 1302 93.8%
2004 78.72 268th 1308 79.5%
2005 74.80 306th 1299 76.4%
2006 76.51 314th 1545 79.7%
2007 75.44 347th 1555 77.7%
2008 73.98 366th 1551 76.4%
2009 73.45 379th 1549 75.5%
2010 71.71 455th 1579 71.2%
2011 76.95 282nd 1597 82.3%
2012 80.14 205th 1599 87.2%
2013 78.59 277th 1519 81.8%
2014 75.41 348th 1467 76.3%
2015 83.80 186th 1474 87.4%
2016 82.19 238th 1554 84.7%
2017 84.04 191st 1547 87.7%
2018 82.40 229th 1530 85.0%
2019 78.59 311th 1544 79.9%
2021 85.60 153rd 1433 89.3%
2022 88.66 118th 1534 92.3%
2023 90.77 79th 1534 94.9%
2024 86.63 156th 1526 89.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.68 38th 1414 97.3%
2024 81.17 170th 1432 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.44 148th 1488 90.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.99 117th 1043 88.8%
2024 56.60 405th 1084 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.15 172nd 1495 88.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.76 44th 160 72.5%
2024 67.25 70th 168 58.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nether Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.45 106th 1236 91.4%
2024 77.63 229th 1229 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nether Providence Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 418 8 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 414 17 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 367 18 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1991 395 11 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 429 22 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 445 25 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 436 25 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 417 24 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 417 24 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 419 14 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 422 10 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 406 6 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 406 6 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 355 6 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 341 15 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 341 15 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 369 24 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 310 20 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 294 18 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 275 27 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 288 29 38 7 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2009 282 31 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 301 22 33 4 0 n/a n/a 2 362
2011 281 24 41 3 0 1 2 0 352
2012 262 22 42 2 0 3 7 0 338
2013 335 31 46 6 0 4 17 0 439
2014 356 37 53 6 0 4 24 0 480
2015 353 33 64 11 0 3 26 0 490
2016 347 27 70 17 0 1 40 0 502
2017 343 28 72 28 0 1 45 0 517
2018 336 29 72 33 0 0 48 0 518
2019 330 24 72 30 0 0 43 0 499
2020 380 28 70 33 0 0 38 0 549
2021 370 29 63 33 0 0 35 0 530
2022 355 28 58 27 0 0 36 0 504
2023 353 26 53 25 0 0 32 0 489
2024 352 23 61 24 0 0 33 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nether Providence Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 31.3 14.2 n/a
1989 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1990 397 26.0 15.2 0
1991 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1992 467 33.0 14.1 n/a
1993 482 27.0 17.9 n/a
1994 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1995 451 28.0 16.1 n/a
1996 451 28.0 16.1 n/a
1997 444 28.0 15.9 n/a
1998 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
1999 421 28.0 15.0 n/a
2000 421 31.0 13.6 12.8
2001 370 30.0 12.3 12.2
2002 365 23.9 15.3 13.7
2003 365 23.9 15.3 13.7
2004 416 25.6 16.3 11.3
2005 349 24.6 14.2 14.3
2006 334 24.6 13.6 16.8
2007 333 25.5 13.1 13.5
2008 365 25.2 14.5 14
2009 349 27.7 12.6 15.2
2010 362 30.0 12.0 8.9
2011 352 29.0 12.1 17
2012 338 28.0 12.0 16.9
2013 439 34.6 12.6 13.9
2014 480 33.7 14.2 16.5
2015 490 36.0 13.6 18.2
2016 502 36.0 13.9 18.9
2017 517 34.8 14.8 19.9
2018 518 35.1 14.7 25.3
2019 499 35.8 13.9 23.4
2020 549 37.0 14.8 22.8
2021 530 37.4 14.1 21.7
2022 504 37.4 13.4 22.2
2023 489 36.4 13.4 23.1
2024 493 43.0 11.4 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nether Providence Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 31.3 14.2 n/a
1989 452 30.5 14.8 n/a
1990 397 26.0 15.2 0
1991 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1992 467 33.0 14.1 n/a
1993 482 27.0 17.9 n/a
1994 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1995 451 28.0 16.1 n/a
1996 451 28.0 16.1 n/a
1997 444 28.0 15.9 n/a
1998 442 28.0 15.8 n/a
1999 421 28.0 15.0 n/a
2000 421 31.0 13.6 12.8
2001 370 30.0 12.3 12.2
2002 365 23.9 15.3 13.7
2003 365 23.9 15.3 13.7
2004 416 25.6 16.3 11.3
2005 349 24.6 14.2 14.3
2006 334 24.6 13.6 16.8
2007 333 25.5 13.1 13.5
2008 365 25.2 14.5 14
2009 349 27.7 12.6 15.2
2010 362 30.0 12.0 8.9
2011 352 29.0 12.1 17
2012 338 28.0 12.0 16.9
2013 439 34.6 12.6 13.9
2014 480 33.7 14.2 16.5
2015 490 36.0 13.6 18.2
2016 502 36.0 13.9 18.9
2017 517 34.8 14.8 19.9
2018 518 35.1 14.7 25.3
2019 499 35.8 13.9 23.4
2020 549 37.0 14.8 22.8
2021 530 37.4 14.1 21.7
2022 504 37.4 13.4 22.2
2023 489 36.4 13.4 23.1
2024 493 43.0 11.4 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nether Providence Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $539 (3.1%) $16,913 (96.9%) $17,452
2020 $441 (2.5%) $17,533 (97.5%) $17,974
2021 $375 (1.9%) $19,410 (98.1%) $19,786
2022 $18,512 (50.6%) $18,102 (49.4%) $36,614

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nether Providence Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 311th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Nether Providence Elementary School)81.880.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nether Providence Elementary School)85.183.8
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Nether Providence Elementary School)64.578.6
 14.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Nether Providence Elementary School)88.992.9
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nether Providence Elementary School)8088.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Nether Providence Elementary School)51.478.3
 26.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nether Providence Elementary School)70.774.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Nether Providence Elementary School)66.779
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Nether Providence Elementary School)88.992.9
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nether Providence Elementary School)7982.9
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499489
 2%
African American2426
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian7253
 26.4%
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White330353
 7%
Two or More Races4332
 25.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%23.1%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Nether Providence Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Strath Haven Middle School
High : Strath Haven High School

Students at Nether Providence Elementary School are 71% White, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Nether Providence Elementary School.

Nether Providence Elementary School ranks 156th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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