Copper Beech Sch

825 N Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038

(215)881-2000

918 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Copper Beech Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Abington School District, located in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated on a spacious campus that emphasizes both academic development and community engagement, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares students for their transition to the middle school level within the district.

The school is known for fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, often emphasizing character development alongside its core academic curriculum. As part of the Abington School District, Copper Beech benefits from the district’s focus on diverse instructional strategies, modern technology integration, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. By balancing high academic expectations with a nurturing atmosphere, Copper Beech strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the necessary skills for long-term success.

918

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Copper Beech Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	82
Black	136
Asian	24
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
601 (65.5 %)
Black
136 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
82 (8.9 %)
Two or More
73 (8.0 %)
Asian
24 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)881-2000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 138

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 136

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 167

Grade 5 178