Overlook Sch

1750 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA 19001

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Overlook Elementary School is a public school located in Abington, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Abington School District. It is widely recognized for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, all while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their learning journey.

Beyond the classroom, Overlook is known for its supportive environment, characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the individual needs of each child. The school places a high priority on creating an inclusive climate where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their interests. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and maintaining a close-knit school culture, Overlook Elementary aims to provide a solid educational foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

460

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overlook Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	52
Black	108
Asian	36
Two or More	33

White
231 (50.2 %)
Black
108 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
52 (11.3 %)
Asian
36 (7.8 %)
Two or More
33 (7.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abington SD
Phone:	(215)657-0857
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 88