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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UPPER DARBY SD·NCES 422432000893

Walter M Senkow El Sch

15 East Lamont Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036 · (610)957-5114 · Delaware County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 936 · STATE 1,819
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 102% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
275
-4 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 13.9:1
% White
2%
was 2%
% Hispanic
28%
was 17%
% Black
16%
was 21%
% Asian
49%
was 58%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Walter M Senkow El Sch

Walter M Senkow El Sch is an average-sized combined-grade school in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, run under Upper Darby SD. The school hosts students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Upper Darby SD comprises 13 schools with combined enrollment of 12,173 students; Walter M Senkow El Sch is among them.

In terms of school funding signals, Walter M Senkow El Sch runs at roughly 14.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Delaware County) shows that median household income runs about $89,546, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Walter M Senkow El Sch is one of 113 public schools in Delaware County (combined enrollment of about 74,663 students).

The closest other public school is Glenolden Sch, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Walter M Senkow El Sch.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Walter M Senkow El Sch's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 279 (now 275). Over the same period, the Hispanic share ticked up from 17% to 28%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. 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
Walter M Senkow El Sch
District
Upper Darby SD
Address
15 East Lamont Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone
(610)957-5114
County
Delaware County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
422432000893
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Walter M Senkow El Sch
What age range does Walter M Senkow El Sch serve?
Walter M Senkow El Sch serves students from grade M through grade M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M Senkow El Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Walter M Senkow El Sch is approximately 14.7:1.
Who oversees Walter M Senkow El Sch?
Walter M Senkow El Sch is overseen by Upper Darby SD in Delaware County.
What county does Walter M Senkow El Sch serve?
Walter M Senkow El Sch serves Delaware County in PA.
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