CANDLEBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Candlebrook El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Upper Merion Area SD school district, located in King of Prussia, PA with about 403 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Candlebrook 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.
Candlebrook Elementary School is a public school located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the Upper Merion Area School District. The school provides a traditional K–4 educational program focused on building foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development alongside rigorous classroom instruction.
In addition to its core curriculum, Candlebrook emphasizes an inclusive atmosphere that encourages collaboration between students, teachers, and families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Situated in a suburban setting, the school benefits from the resources of the Upper Merion district, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact Candlebrook El Sch at (610) 205-3702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2363
(610) 205-3702
CANDLEBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in King of Prussia, PA with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Upper Merion Area SD
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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
* 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 403 students
- White
- 51.4%
- Asian
- 22.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.