MERION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Merion El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lower Merion SD school district, located in Merion Station, PA with about 602 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, Merion 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.

Merion Elementary School, located at 549 S. Bowman Ave in Merion Station, PA, is a prominent institution within the Lower Merion School District. It serves as a cornerstone of its local community, known for providing a high-quality public education with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, student development, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through grade five, preparing them for the transition into the district’s well-regarded middle and high school programs.

Beyond its academic rigor, Merion Elementary is characterized by its commitment to the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities, arts, and enrichment programs that encourage social-emotional growth alongside traditional studies. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent-teacher organization and a community that places a high value on public education, resulting in a collaborative atmosphere that supports both teachers and students. Its location in the historic community of Merion Station reflects a traditional neighborhood feel while remaining part of a modern, forward-thinking school district.

For more information, contact Merion El Sch at (610) 645-1470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

549 S Bowman Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066-1418
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MERION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Merion Station, PA with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lower Merion SD
Total Students:
602
Teachers:
43.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 602 students

White
65.6%
Asian
17.3%
Two or more races
7.6%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.