GLADWYNE SCHOOL

Gladwyne Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Lower Merion SD school district, located in Gladwyne, PA with about 734 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Gladwyne 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.

Gladwyne Elementary School, located in the affluent community of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, is part of the highly acclaimed Lower Merion School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, benefiting from significant community involvement and robust district resources that prioritize both intellectual development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gladwyne Elementary is noted for its beautiful, historic campus setting and its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and modern facilities designed to engage students in science, the arts, and technology. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school maintains a culture of excellence that emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the individual needs of every child within its diverse and active student body.

For more information, contact Gladwyne Sch at (610) 645-1440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

230 West Righters Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035-1533
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GLADWYNE SCHOOL is a public school in Gladwyne, PA with about 734 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:
734
Teachers:
54.12
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
Not a Title I 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 734 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLADWYNE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
Asian
8.9%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black or African American
6.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.