Lower Merion SD
8,533 Students
11 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 5,393 |
| Hispanic | 542 |
| Black | 800 |
| Asian | 1,007 |
| Two or More | 783 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White5,393 (63.2%)
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Asian1,007 (11.8%)
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Black800 (9.4%)
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Two or More783 (9.2%)
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Hispanic542 (6.4%)
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American Indian5 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
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
794 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
358 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
1,077 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
446 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
556 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
1,239 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,674 Students
High School 9th - 12th
438 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
542 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
621 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
788 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th