Glenolden Sch

MacDade & Knowles
Glenolden, PA 19036

614 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Glenolden School is a public elementary school located in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Interboro School District. Situated at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Knowles Avenue, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, typically providing instruction for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is well-regarded for its role in fostering early academic development and social growth in a suburban setting.

As part of the Interboro School District, Glenolden School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school community is characterized by a focus on student achievement, community engagement, and providing a supportive environment for diverse learners. By utilizing its central location and district resources, the school maintains a commitment to academic standards and extracurricular development, serving as a core educational hub for families residing in the Glenolden area.

614

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenolden Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	44
Black	187
Asian	36
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
293 (47.7%)
Black
187 (30.5%)
Two or More
49 (8.0%)
Hispanic
44 (7.2%)
Asian
36 (5.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Interboro SD
Phone:	(610)237-6430
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 77