Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm

500 Haws Ln
Flourtown, PA 19031

593 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Springfield Township Elementary School (often referred to as Erdenheim Elementary) is a primary educational institution located in Flourtown, Pennsylvania, serving as a key component of the Springfield Township School District. The school provides a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on fostering foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academic standards to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community and parental involvement, maintaining a strong partnership with the local Flourtown and Springfield Township area. The facility serves as a hub for its students, often utilizing the surrounding community resources to enhance the educational experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and collaborative instruction, Springfield Township Elementary strives to create an engaging, safe, and challenging atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and participate actively in their school culture.

593

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Twp El Sch-Erdenhm
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	61
Black	53
Asian	19
Two or More	31

White
429 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
61 (10.3 %)
Black
53 (8.9 %)
Two or More
31 (5.2 %)
Asian
19 (3.2 %)

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:	Springfield Township SD
Phone:	(215)233-6000
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
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

Grade 3 179

Grade 4 219

Grade 5 195