GRACE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grace Park El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Ridley SD school district, located in Swarthmore, PA with about 385 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Grace Park El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Grace Park Elementary School is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational institution within the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a strong foundational curriculum that balances academic excellence with social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Grace Park is recognized for being deeply integrated into the tight-knit Swarthmore community. The school benefits from a high level of parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among faculty and staff, which helps create a safe and inclusive space for a diverse student body. With its long-standing reputation for quality instruction and dedicated educators, the school remains a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to providing a rigorous yet well-rounded educational experience for its children.

For more information, contact Grace Park El Sch at (610) 534-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Seventh Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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GRACE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Swarthmore, PA with about 385 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ridley SD
Total Students:
385
Teachers:
28.8
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 385 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRACE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.5%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.