Lower Merion SD

District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, Lower Merion School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system headquartered at 301 E Montgomery Ave in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Serving a vibrant student enrollment of 8,533 children across 11 operational schools, the district offers comprehensive educational programming spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on National Center for Education Statistics dataset context for the 2024–2025 academic year, the student body encompasses 4,409 male and 4,124 female learners, reflecting a multicultural community composed of 5,393 White, 1,007 Asian, 800 Black, 783 multiracial, and 542 Hispanic students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander peers.

To foster academic success and holistic development, the district maintains an extensive workforce totaling 3,241 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by a robust faculty of nearly 1,537 full-time equivalent teachers, who are directly assisted by 205 instructional aides and nearly 1,500 dedicated support personnel. This substantial staffing structure ensures that students across all grade levels benefit from dedicated academic guidance and strong operational support. Families, students, and researchers seeking to explore district initiatives or administrative services further can visit their official online portal at www.lmsd.org or connect with the district directly in Ardmore.
11
Total Schools
8,533
Total Students
1,536.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Merion SD
Demographic Student Count
White5,393
Hispanic542
Black800
Asian1,007
Two or More783
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    5,393 (63.2%)
  • Asian
    1,007 (11.8%)
  • Black
    800 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    783 (9.2%)
  • Hispanic
    542 (6.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lower Merion SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
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:11
Students:8,533*
Teachers (FTE):1,536.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Lower Merion SD
Found 11 Schools