Plymouth El Sch

542 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

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

612 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Plymouth Elementary School, located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving students within the Colonial School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, Plymouth Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their community.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on the "whole child," Plymouth Elementary integrates modern instructional strategies with a dedication to social-emotional learning, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and challenged. As a key component of the Colonial School District, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and long-standing reputation for maintaining high standards of public education in the suburban Philadelphia area.

612

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	56
Black	81
Asian	43
Two or More	56

White
376 (61.4%)
Black
81 (13.2%)
Hispanic
56 (9.2%)
Two or More
56 (9.2%)
Asian
43 (7.0%)

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)825-8190
Website:	http://www.colonialsd.org/plymouth-elementary-school/index.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 137

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 167