Norwood Sch

558 Seneca Ave
Norwood, PA 19074

548 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

The Norwood School, located at 558 Seneca Ave in Norwood, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Interboro School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grades, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in a structured classroom environment. The school plays a central role in the Norwood borough, functioning as a hub for community engagement and the academic development of its youth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Norwood School is dedicated to fostering a supportive social environment that encourages personal growth, inclusivity, and student responsibility. By partnering with parents and the surrounding community, the school aims to create a stable learning foundation that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Its location on Seneca Avenue places it at the heart of the residential area, making it a highly accessible educational resource for families living in the immediate vicinity.

548

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	49
Black	78
Asian	30
Two or More	33
American Indian	6

White
352 (64.2 %)
Black
78 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.0 %)
Asian
30 (5.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	Interboro SD
Phone:	(610)237-6425
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 71