District Overview
Located at 401 N Whitehall Rd in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the Norristown Area School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a dynamic, large suburban community within the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. Spanning 12 operational schools, the district provides a continuous academic pathway for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. As an essential anchor for local families, the district is dedicated to delivering a comprehensive public education tailored to prepare its youth for higher education, career readiness, and lifelong learning.

The district currently educates 7,677 students, fostering a culturally rich learning environment marked by a diverse student body that includes strong Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and White student representation. To support this sizable student population, the district leverages a substantial professional network consisting of 1,871 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes an instructional team of 1,144 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 60 instructional aides and nearly 670 operational and administrative support personnel dedicated to maintaining safe, well-resourced school facilities. Community members, families, and researchers seeking further information can connect directly with the district via phone at (610) 630-5000 or explore resources online at www.nasd.k12.pa.us.
12
Total Schools
7,677
Total Students
1,144.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norristown Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White753
Hispanic4,004
Black2,142
Asian90
Two or More660
American Indian26
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    4,004 (52.2%)
  • Black
    2,142 (27.9%)
  • White
    753 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    660 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    90 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    26 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Norristown Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High2
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:12
Students:7,677*
Teachers (FTE):1,144.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Norristown Area SD
Found 12 Schools