Whitemarsh El Sch

4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

www.colonialsd.org/whitemarsh-elementary-school/index.aspx

511 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Whitemarsh Elementary School, located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Colonial School District. Serving students in grades K–3, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances academic rigor in core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, encouraging students to develop as both independent thinkers and responsible community members.

The school is deeply integrated into the Colonial School District’s broader commitment to innovation and student achievement. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Whitemarsh Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation for its young learners. The facility benefits from being part of a community-oriented district that prioritizes active parent involvement and consistent communication, ensuring that families remain connected to their children's educational progress throughout their early formative years.

511

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitemarsh El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	25
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	43

White
413 (80.8%)
Two or More
43 (8.4%)
Hispanic
25 (4.9%)
Asian
16 (3.1%)
Black
14 (2.7%)

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:	Colonial SD
Phone:	(610)828-9092
Website:	http://www.colonialsd.org/whitemarsh-elementary-school/index.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 114

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 135