District Overview
Situated in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, at 2000 Ashbourne Road, the Cheltenham School District serves as a vibrant educational hub within a large suburban community of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. As an active, traditional public school system operating seven campus facilities, the district delivers a complete K–12 education to a student body of 4,176 children. The district’s enrollment reflects a rich cultural diversity, welcoming 2,230 Black, 969 White, 414 Hispanic, 363 multiracial, and 192 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander learners. From full-day kindergarten programs to high school graduation tracks, Cheltenham offers an inclusive and supportive environment designed to nurture personal and academic growth at every grade level.

To maintain high standards of learning and student care, Cheltenham School District maintains a robust operational foundation powered by more than 1,120 full-time equivalent staff members. The teaching faculty is notably strong, featuring over 670 full-time equivalent educators who provide a exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher presence throughout its classrooms. This core instructional team is complemented by 37 instructional aides and more than 410 dedicated support staff members, ensuring comprehensive operational, administrative, and specialized support for the entire school community. Families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives by visiting their official website at cheltenham.org.
7
Total Schools
4,176
Total Students
671.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cheltenham SD
Demographic Student Count
White969
Hispanic414
Black2,230
Asian192
Two or More363
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    2,230 (53.4%)
  • White
    969 (23.2%)
  • Hispanic
    414 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    363 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    192 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cheltenham SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,176*
Teachers (FTE):671.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Cheltenham SD
Found 7 Schools