COLWYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Colwyn El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the William Penn SD school district, located in Colwyn, PA with about 143 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, Colwyn 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.

Colwyn Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–4, located in the borough of Colwyn, Pennsylvania. It is part of the William Penn School District, which serves several communities in Delaware County. As a primary school, its mission is centered on providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in their later middle and high school years.

Like other schools within the William Penn School District, Colwyn Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and community engagement. The school leverages the district’s broader resources—which include a commitment to technology integration and diverse extracurricular opportunities—to support its small-school atmosphere. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district updates can access more detailed information through the official William Penn School District website.

For more information, contact Colwyn El Sch at (610) 957-5470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.