GOTWALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gotwals 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 436 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 28 teachers, Gotwals El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Gotwals Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Norristown Area School District. As a central fixture in the community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and prepares children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Situated at the intersection of Oak and Main streets, the school plays a significant role in the local Norristown neighborhood, serving as both an educational hub and a community landmark. Because the Norristown Area School District is characterized by its demographic diversity and commitment to urban education, Gotwals Elementary works to implement programs that address student growth through both traditional instruction and social-emotional support. Families looking for specific school performance metrics, curriculum details, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to consult the official Norristown Area School District website or contact the school’s main office directly for the most current information regarding their academic programs and campus initiatives.

For more information, contact Gotwals El Sch at (610) 275-1077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401-3951
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GOTWALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norristown, PA with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Norristown Area SD
Total Students:
436
Teachers:
28.75
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 436 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.9%
Black or African American
28.0%
Two or more races
8.0%
White
4.8%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.