Rydal El Sch

1160 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rydal East Elementary School is a public school located in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and is part of the **Abington School District**. The school serves students in the lower elementary grades and is highly regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. Like other schools within the Abington district, Rydal East emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment activities designed to foster social and emotional development.

The school is noted for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. By focusing on individualized instruction and a nurturing culture, Rydal East aims to establish a strong educational foundation for its young learners, preparing them for future success as they transition through the district’s academic pipeline.

521

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rydal El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	31
Black	30
Asian	73
Two or More	41

White
346 (66.4 %)
Asian
73 (14.0 %)
Two or More
41 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (6.0 %)
Black
30 (5.8 %)

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)884-1308
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 79

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 80