Upper Darby Kdg Center serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Darby Kdg Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Upper Darby Kdg Center's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upper Darby Kdg Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
44%
14%
White
9%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
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 schools are Upper Darby Kdg Center often compared to?
Upper Darby Kdg Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Upper Darby Kdg Center?
605 students attend Upper Darby Kdg Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Upper Darby Kdg Center students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Darby Kdg Center?
Upper Darby Kdg Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Darby Kdg Center offer ?
Upper Darby Kdg Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upper Darby Kdg Center part of?
Upper Darby Kdg Center is part of Upper Darby School District.
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