Grace Park El Sch
358 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
358
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 293 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 31 |
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White293 (81.8 %)
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Two or More31 (8.7 %)
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Hispanic16 (4.5 %)
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Black15 (4.2 %)
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Asian3 (0.8 %)
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: | 358 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
46
Grade 2
58
Grade 3
66
Grade 4
63
Grade 5
65
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 58 |
| Grade 3 | 66 |
| Grade 4 | 63 |
| Grade 5 | 65 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 166 | 46.4% |
| Male | 192 | 53.6% |
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