Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nether Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nether Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nether Providence Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Nether Providence Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nether Providence Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nether Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Nether Providence Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Nether Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Nether Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallingford Elementary School, Swarthmore-rutledge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Nether Providence Elementary School?
493 students attend Nether Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Nether Providence Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nether Providence Elementary School?
Nether Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nether Providence Elementary School offer ?
Nether Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nether Providence Elementary School part of?
Nether Providence Elementary School is part of Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
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