Edgewood El Sch

525 8th Ave
Folsom, PA 19033

(610)534-1900

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary School, located at 525 8th Ave in Folsom, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Ridley School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the developmental needs of children in their early academic years. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social and emotional growth among its student body.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Ridley School District infrastructure, which provides access to shared resources, extracurricular activities, and standardized curriculum development. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and community engagement, Edgewood Elementary plays a key role in preparing its students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members often view the school as a central hub for childhood education in the Folsom area, supported by the dedicated efforts of faculty and staff to cultivate a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.

357

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	15
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	14

White
293 (82.1 %)
Black
24 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.2 %)
Two or More
14 (3.9 %)
Asian
11 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridley SD
Phone:	(610)534-1900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 71