Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellwood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Ellwood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellwood School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ellwood School is ranked #2514 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ellwood School often compared to?
Ellwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rowen William School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ellwood School?
295 students attend Ellwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ellwood School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellwood School?
Ellwood School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ellwood School offer ?
Ellwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
Ellwood School is located in the Oak Lane And East Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Oak Lane And East Oak Lane.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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