DARBY TWP SCHOOL

Darby Twp Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Delco SD school district, located in Glenolden, PA with about 579 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Darby Twp Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Darby Township School is a specialized educational facility located in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, operated under the auspices of the **Southeast Delco School District**. It is important to note that the institution functions primarily as an alternative or specialized learning environment, often focusing on students who require a more structured setting or specific support services outside of the traditional comprehensive high school model. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and behavioral development, ensuring that students have the resources necessary to succeed despite potential challenges in conventional classroom environments.

The school operates with a focus on preparing its student body for future success, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional school setting, pursuing post-secondary education, or entering the workforce. By maintaining close ties with the broader Southeast Delco School District, Darby Township School leverages district-wide resources and curricula to ensure that students receive a consistent and rigorous education. Their approach typically emphasizes small class sizes, individualized attention, and a supportive culture designed to meet the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its specific student population.

For more information, contact Darby Twp Sch at (610) 522-4375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036-1625
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DARBY TWP SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Glenolden, PA with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Southeast Delco SD
Total Students:
579
Teachers:
41.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
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 579 students

Black or African American
63.0%
White
27.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.