Glenside El Sch

400 Harrison Ave
Glenside, PA 19038

www.cheltenham.org/Domain/12

360 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Glenside Elementary School, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Cheltenham School District. The school is situated in a residential neighborhood on New Second Street and is known for serving a diverse student population, reflecting the inclusive community culture of the surrounding Montgomery County area. It provides a foundational educational experience focused on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their transition to the middle school level within the district.

Like other schools in the Cheltenham School District, Glenside Elementary emphasizes a commitment to equity, academic excellence, and community engagement. The school typically offers a standard K–4 curriculum that integrates core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside specialized instruction in art, music, and physical education. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, Glenside aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with local families to ensure student success.

360

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenside El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	42
Black	144
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Black
144 (40.0%)
White
126 (35.0%)
Hispanic
42 (11.7%)
Two or More
39 (10.8%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheltenham SD
Phone:	(215)881-6440
Website:	http://www.cheltenham.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 76