Garnet Valley El Sch

599 Smithbridge Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342

700 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Garnet Valley Elementary School, located on Smithbridge Road in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the Garnet Valley School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while focusing on foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for their transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

Beyond academics, the school is recognized for its vibrant community atmosphere and active parent involvement. Garnet Valley Elementary prides itself on integrating modern instructional technology and enrichment opportunities into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining high standards and a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to grow as both lifelong learners and responsible members of the community.

700

Total Students

66.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garnet Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	28
Black	24
Asian	136
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
470 (67.1%)
Asian
136 (19.4%)
Two or More
41 (5.9%)
Hispanic
28 (4.0%)
Black
24 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garnet Valley SD
Phone:	(610)579-4150
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 226

Grade 4 225

Grade 5 249