Kathryn D. Markley El Sch

354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355

426 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Great Valley School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge base while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an active partnership between educators, families, and students. By providing a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities and resources, Kathryn D. Markley aims to nurture the unique talents of every child. The school is known for its professional teaching staff who work to ensure that students are prepared both academically and personally for their transition to middle school and beyond.

426

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathryn D. Markley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	71
Black	13
Asian	147
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
172 (40.4%)
Asian
147 (34.5%)
Hispanic
71 (16.7%)
Two or More
21 (4.9%)
Black
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Great Valley SD
Phone:	(610)644-1790
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 69

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 86