Elkins Park Sch

8149 New Second St
Elkins Park, PA 19027

www.cheltenham.org/Domain/10

626 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

**Elkins Park School**, located at 8149 New Second St in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Cheltenham School District. Serving students in grades 5 and 6, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the district’s elementary schools and the secondary level. It is housed in a historic building that has been a long-standing fixture in the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to maintaining its heritage while adapting to modern educational needs.

The school is noted for its focus on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional needs of pre-adolescents. As a "middle grade" institution, Elkins Park School emphasizes team-based learning and interdisciplinary projects, aiming to foster independence, critical thinking, and a sense of community among its diverse student body. The school environment is structured to support students as they navigate the shift toward departmentalized instruction while continuing to build the foundational skills necessary for success in middle and high school.

626

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkins Park Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	62
Black	327
Asian	32
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	2

Black
327 (52.2 %)
White
143 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.9 %)
Two or More
60 (9.6 %)
Asian
32 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheltenham SD
Phone:	(215)881-4941
Website:	http://www.cheltenham.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 5 314

Grade 6 312