NEW GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Garden El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kennett Consolidated SD school district, located in Toughkenamon, PA with about 452 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th 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 34 teachers, New Garden El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
New Garden Elementary School, located in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the Avon Grove School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in grades K-5. The campus serves a diverse community, and the staff is committed to implementing comprehensive curricula that emphasize literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its core academics, New Garden Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and character education. The school encourages parental engagement through an active home-and-school association and various events that bridge the gap between classroom learning and the local community. By providing a blend of traditional instruction and enrichment opportunities, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact New Garden El Sch at (610) 268-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Toughkenamon, PA 19374-1026
(610) 268-6900
NEW GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Toughkenamon, PA with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kennett Consolidated SD
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 34.64
- 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 schoolwide 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 452 students
- White
- 53.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.