MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Myers El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cheltenham SD school district, located in Elkins Park, PA with about 357 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 25 teachers, Myers El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Myers Elementary School, located at 7609 Montgomery Ave in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Cheltenham School District. Serving students in the suburban community just north of Philadelphia, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The facility serves as a foundational academic hub for local children, emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

As part of the Cheltenham School District, Myers Elementary benefits from a diverse student body and a focus on community engagement. The school typically organizes its programming to prepare students for the transition to middle school, balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and neighborhood integration, Myers Elementary plays a central role in the educational fabric of the Elkins Park community, striving to prepare its students to become well-rounded, life-long learners.

For more information, contact Myers El Sch at (215) 517-4540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7609 Montgomery Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027-2925
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MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Elkins Park, PA with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cheltenham SD
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
25.03
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 357 students

Black or African American
54.6%
White
23.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Asian
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.