GRASSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grasse El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennridge SD school district, located in Sellersville, PA with about 441 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 24 teachers, Grasse El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Grasse Elementary School, located at 600 Rickert Rd in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Pennridge School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community engagement. As part of a larger suburban district, Grasse Elementary typically focuses on preparing young learners for success in middle school by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that encourage creativity and collaboration.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered education and its partnership with local families to ensure a well-rounded experience for every child. Beyond its daily classroom instruction, the school often serves as a hub for community events and extracurricular programs, helping to build a close-knit culture among students, teachers, and parents. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and providing a safe, nurturing campus, Grasse Elementary strives to establish a positive trajectory for its students throughout their early academic years.

For more information, contact Grasse El Sch at (215) 723-7501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Rickert Rd
Sellersville, PA 18960-3420
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GRASSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sellersville, PA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pennridge SD
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
24.17
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 441 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRASSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.8%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Asian
5.0%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.