Lower Pottsgrove El Sch

1329 Buchert Road
Pottstown, PA 19464

646 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School, located at 1329 Buchert Road in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Pottsgrove School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. With a focus on student-centered instruction, the faculty works to bridge the gap between foundational elementary education and the middle school experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Lower Pottsgrove Elementary is known for its active school community and commitment to student well-being. The school frequently engages in initiatives that promote inclusivity, social-emotional learning, and parental involvement, creating a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate in both classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to help each child reach their full potential while building a strong sense of community pride within the Pottsgrove district.

646

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	92
Black	116
Asian	15
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
350 (54.2%)
Black
116 (18.0%)
Hispanic
92 (14.2%)
Two or More
69 (10.7%)
Asian
15 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Pottsgrove SD
Phone:	(610)323-7510
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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

Grade 3 217

Grade 4 207

Grade 5 222