TINICUM SCHOOL

Tinicum Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Interboro SD school district, located in Essington, PA with about 346 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Tinicum Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tinicum School, located at First and Seneca Streets in Essington, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Interboro School District. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the foundational education of children in the Essington area, typically focusing on providing a supportive environment for students in their elementary years. The school is known for being a small, community-oriented facility that emphasizes academic basics and social development, fostering a close-knit relationship between staff, students, and local families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tinicum School acts as a hub for the community, reflecting the values and character of the surrounding township. It provides a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for their transition into middle school, often highlighting the importance of school spirit and local engagement. Because of its location in a residential setting, the school maintains a strong identity as a cornerstone of the Essington neighborhood, focusing on localized educational support and consistent outreach to the families it serves.

For more information, contact Tinicum Sch at (610) 521-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

First & Seneca Streets
Essington, PA 19029
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TINICUM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Essington, PA with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Interboro SD
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 346 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TINICUM SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Black or African American
4.0%
Asian
4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.