Penn Valley Sch

301 Righters Mill Rd
Narberth, PA 19072

542 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Penn Valley Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Narberth, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Lower Merion School District. Situated in a suburban residential setting, the school is known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating core subjects like mathematics and literacy with enrichment programs that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Penn Valley is recognized for its vibrant school community and active parent involvement. The school places a high value on inclusivity and personal development, utilizing modern teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school maintains a collaborative culture where teachers, administrators, and families work together to provide a well-rounded and nurturing educational experience.

542

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Valley Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	48
Black	45
Asian	42
Two or More	70

White
337 (62.2%)
Two or More
70 (12.9%)
Hispanic
48 (8.9%)
Black
45 (8.3%)
Asian
42 (7.7%)

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:	Lower Merion SD
Phone:	(610)645-1460
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 84

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 119