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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROSE TREE MEDIA SD·NCES 422055001937

Rose Tree El Sch

1101 First Ave, Media, PA 19063 · (610) 627-7201 · Delaware County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
Enrollment
439
Elementary
DISTRICT 496 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
54 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
75
Grade 2
88
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
71
Grade 5
79
Student demographics
White
33075%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
133%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Black
194%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
4410%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Two+
338%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21349%
Female
22651%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
82.7%
PA avg 51.1% . -2.2pp since 2023
Math
80.5%
PA avg 43.0% . +0.1pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
83.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
72.3%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.9pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
439
+36 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.7:1
% White
75%
was 77%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
10%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Rose Tree El Sch

As a moderately sized elementary campus in Media, Pennsylvania, Rose Tree El Sch hosts 439 students from grades K through 5, overseen by Rose Tree Media SD.

Across the 6 schools in Rose Tree Media SD (4,250 students total), Rose Tree El Sch accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Rose Tree El Sch shows that White students make up the majority at 75%; the rest is composed of 10% Asian, 8% multiracial, 4% Black, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 63% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Rose Tree El Sch records 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.1:1, putting Rose Tree El Sch higher than the state norm the norm. Around 12% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Delaware County (around 58%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Rose Tree El Sch tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 72.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 83.3%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Delaware County shows median household income runs about $89,546, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Delaware County runs 113 public schools (combined enrollment of about 74,663 students), of which Rose Tree El Sch is one.

Springton Lake MS is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Rose Tree El Sch. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Rose Tree El Sch ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 75.3%.

Rose Tree El Sch operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Rose Tree El Sch has edged up 9%, going from 403 students in 2018 to 439 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Rose Tree El Sch community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Delaware County at a glance

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Population
579,222
Census ACS
Median income
$89,546
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
74,663 students

Quick facts

School name
Rose Tree El Sch
District
Rose Tree Media SD
Address
1101 First Ave, Media, PA 19063
Phone
(610) 627-7201
County
Delaware County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
439
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
54 (12%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
422055001937
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Rose Tree El Sch
How many students attend Rose Tree El Sch?
Rose Tree El Sch enrolls approximately 439 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Rose Tree El Sch serve?
Rose Tree El Sch serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Tree El Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rose Tree El Sch is approximately 15.1:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rose Tree El Sch?
At Rose Tree El Sch, the student body is approximately 75% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Rose Tree El Sch in?
Rose Tree El Sch is part of Rose Tree Media SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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