OVERLOOK SCHOOL
Overlook Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Abington SD school district, located in Abington, PA with about 548 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Overlook Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Overlook Elementary School is a public school located in Abington, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Abington School District. It is widely recognized for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, all while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their learning journey.
Beyond the classroom, Overlook is known for its supportive environment, characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the individual needs of each child. The school places a high priority on creating an inclusive climate where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and maintaining a close-knit school culture, Overlook Elementary aims to provide a solid educational foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Overlook Sch at (215) 657-0857 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-0857
OVERLOOK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Abington, PA with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Abington SD
- Total Students:
- 548
- Teachers:
- 35.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 548 students
- White
- 52.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 41.6%
- Male
- 58.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.