Lower Gwynedd El Sch

571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving students in the Wissahickon School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and social-emotional development.

The school community is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and motivated students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, Lower Gwynedd Elementary integrates modern instructional techniques and technology into the classroom. The school is also recognized for its welcoming atmosphere, which encourages parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience for all learners.

638

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Gwynedd El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	32
Black	36
Asian	95
Two or More	42

White
433 (67.9 %)
Asian
95 (14.9 %)
Two or More
42 (6.6 %)
Black
36 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.0 %)

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:	Wissahickon SD
Phone:	(215)619-8100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 104

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 100