WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whitehall El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norristown Area SD school district, located in Norristown, PA with about 568 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 41 teachers, Whitehall 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.
Whitehall Elementary School is a public school located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Methacton School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. As part of a larger suburban district, Whitehall benefits from a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of middle school while encouraging active participation in the school community.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, often serving as a central hub for families in the local Norristown area. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, Whitehall Elementary aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning in its students. With its proximity to the broader resources of the Methacton District, the school provides a stable, nurturing, and well-resourced foundation for elementary-aged children to grow both academically and personally.
For more information, contact Whitehall El Sch at (610) 630-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norristown, PA 19403-2711
(610) 630-6000
WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norristown, PA with about 568 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Norristown Area SD
- Total Students:
- 568
- Teachers:
- 41.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 568 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.7%
- Black or African American
- 29.6%
- White
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.