Wallingford Elementary School

Summary:

Wallingford Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Part of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which is ranked 15th out of 610 school districts in the state, Wallingford Elementary consistently ranks among the top 3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

With exceptional academic performance, Wallingford Elementary outshines the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 69% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also excels in PSSA Science (94.7% proficient) and English Language Arts (88% proficient), far surpassing state and district averages. Wallingford Elementary's performance is particularly noteworthy for female, male, white, and disabled student subgroups, all of whom rank in the top 5-11% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Factors that may contribute to Wallingford Elementary's success include its low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (6.7%), high spending per student (ranging from $8,385 to $18,999), and low student-teacher ratio (11.9 to 13.8 students per teacher). While Wallingford Elementary outperforms other schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, nearby schools in the Rose Tree Media School District, such as Media Elementary School and Rose Tree Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 20 S Providence Road
       Wallingford, PA  19086-6224


(610) 892-3470

District: Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,385 Help


Students who attend Wallingford Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Two or more races:
8.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wallingford Elementary School ranks better than 97.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd 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 92.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wallingford Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallingford Elementary School is 14, which is the highest 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 Wallingford Elementary School is $8,385, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallingford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford Elementary School 38th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wallingford 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 Wallingford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wallingford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 94.51 16th 1302 98.8%
2004 87.76 97th 1308 92.6%
2005 82.68 127th 1299 90.2%
2006 81.93 171st 1545 88.9%
2007 84.56 114th 1555 92.7%
2008 83.79 120th 1551 92.3%
2009 85.78 52nd 1549 96.6%
2010 82.78 119th 1579 92.5%
2011 84.17 90th 1597 94.4%
2012 80.63 192nd 1599 88.0%
2013 80.01 228th 1519 85.0%
2014 80.31 213th 1467 85.5%
2015 87.79 96th 1474 93.5%
2016 89.08 70th 1554 95.5%
2017 88.19 90th 1547 94.2%
2018 88.46 89th 1530 94.2%
2019 90.14 60th 1544 96.1%
2021 95.28 9th 1433 99.4%
2022 94.13 18th 1534 98.8%
2023 93.87 26th 1534 98.3%
2024 92.14 38th 1526 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wallingford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.37 38th 1488 97.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wallingford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.13 75th 1043 92.8%
2024 82.87 123rd 1084 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wallingford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.27 49th 1495 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wallingford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.13 17th 1236 98.6%
2024 88.71 68th 1229 94.5%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Open Quote Dr. Milgrim is an excellent principal and leader for Wallingford Elementary School. I am very pleased so far with the education my 1st grade son is receiving at WES. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wallingford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 54 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1989 358 63 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 317 56 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 333 53 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 342 52 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 342 63 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 337 54 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 324 52 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 324 52 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 351 46 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 333 45 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 325 52 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 325 52 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 314 42 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 333 36 28 2 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 333 36 28 2 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 343 37 31 3 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2005 339 34 30 5 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 340 40 42 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 330 46 33 8 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 305 52 32 8 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 312 55 24 9 0 n/a n/a 12 412
2010 319 49 21 9 0 n/a n/a 12 410
2011 314 45 21 7 0 6 12 0 405
2012 310 49 18 10 0 3 14 0 404
2013 370 53 21 18 0 1 25 0 488
2014 362 61 21 16 0 1 26 0 487
2015 335 46 19 14 0 1 23 0 438
2016 344 46 17 17 0 0 22 0 446
2017 360 44 16 17 0 0 23 0 460
2018 391 49 25 20 0 0 26 0 511
2019 388 48 24 18 0 0 23 0 501
2020 419 35 30 15 0 0 26 0 525
2021 437 34 29 18 0 0 36 0 554
2022 445 22 27 19 0 0 39 0 552
2023 448 27 27 23 0 0 42 0 567
2024 464 26 24 27 0 0 47 0 588

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 Wallingford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 25.3 16.6 n/a
1989 438 27.5 15.9 n/a
1990 380 27.1 14.0 0
1991 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
1992 405 26.0 15.5 n/a
1993 412 24.5 16.8 n/a
1994 402 26.0 15.5 n/a
1995 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1996 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1997 406 23.0 17.7 n/a
1998 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1999 388 27.0 14.4 n/a
2000 388 26.5 14.6 6.7
2001 366 25.5 14.4 7.4
2002 401 31.7 12.6 5.2
2003 401 31.7 12.6 5.2
2004 416 33.8 12.3 6.5
2005 409 34.5 11.9 5.1
2006 430 35.5 12.1 4.9
2007 417 37.5 11.1 4.6
2008 398 30.0 13.3 6
2009 412 32.5 12.7 9
2010 410 32.0 12.8 6.8
2011 405 32.0 12.6 6.4
2012 404 34.0 11.8 10.1
2013 488 34.2 14.2 8.2
2014 487 35.0 13.9 13.1
2015 438 34.0 12.8 9.6
2016 446 33.0 13.5 10.1
2017 460 34.7 13.2 10.7
2018 511 35.0 14.5 10
2019 501 36.7 13.6 9.6
2020 525 39.6 13.2 6.1
2021 554 46.5 11.9 5.8
2022 552 40.5 13.6 6
2023 567 41.0 13.8 6.7
2024 588 42.0 14.0 9

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 Wallingford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 25.3 16.6 n/a
1989 438 27.5 15.9 n/a
1990 380 27.1 14.0 0
1991 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
1992 405 26.0 15.5 n/a
1993 412 24.5 16.8 n/a
1994 402 26.0 15.5 n/a
1995 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1996 385 22.0 17.5 n/a
1997 406 23.0 17.7 n/a
1998 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1999 388 27.0 14.4 n/a
2000 388 26.5 14.6 6.7
2001 366 25.5 14.4 7.4
2002 401 31.7 12.6 5.2
2003 401 31.7 12.6 5.2
2004 416 33.8 12.3 6.5
2005 409 34.5 11.9 5.1
2006 430 35.5 12.1 4.9
2007 417 37.5 11.1 4.6
2008 398 30.0 13.3 6
2009 412 32.5 12.7 9
2010 410 32.0 12.8 6.8
2011 405 32.0 12.6 6.4
2012 404 34.0 11.8 10.1
2013 488 34.2 14.2 8.2
2014 487 35.0 13.9 13.1
2015 438 34.0 12.8 9.6
2016 446 33.0 13.5 10.1
2017 460 34.7 13.2 10.7
2018 511 35.0 14.5 10
2019 501 36.7 13.6 9.6
2020 525 39.6 13.2 6.1
2021 554 46.5 11.9 5.8
2022 552 40.5 13.6 6
2023 567 41.0 13.8 6.7
2024 588 42.0 14.0 9

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 Wallingford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $32 (0.2%) $18,384 (99.8%) $18,416
2020 $21 (0.1%) $18,978 (99.9%) $18,999
2021 $00 (0.0%) $18,144 (100.0%) $18,144
2022 $15 (0.2%) $8,370 (99.8%) $8,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallingford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wallingford Elementary School)83.783.7
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford Elementary School)93.587.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wallingford Elementary School)8087.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wallingford Elementary School)95.894.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford Elementary School)91.493.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wallingford Elementary School)67.682.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford Elementary School)85.783.7
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wallingford Elementary School)77.484.4
 7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wallingford Elementary School)95.894.9
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wallingford Elementary School)90.587.8
 2.7%
   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 Students501567
 13.2%
African American4827
 43.8%
American Indian00
Asian2427
 12.5%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White388448
 15.5%
Two or More Races2342
 82.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.6%6.7%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wallingford Elementary School

Students who attend Wallingford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Yes! Wallingford Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 588 students attended Wallingford Elementary School.

Students at Wallingford Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian.


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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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