Excellent
#187 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 7% in state
Colonial EL Sch
Elementary School · Colonial Sd · Plymouth Meeting, PA
A Colonial Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 Flourtown Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
- Math 78% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 52% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonial EL Sch score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colonial EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,942
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Meeting Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| The Miquon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| St Genevieve SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Aim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | 1–12 | 3.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colonial Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonial EL Sch is listed in Colonial SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonial EL Sch
Colonial EL Sch is a public elementary school in Plymouth Meeting, PA, part of Colonial Sd, serving approximately 845 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonial EL Sch
What grades does Colonial EL Sch serve?
Colonial EL Sch serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Colonial EL Sch?
Colonial EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 845 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonial EL Sch rank in PA?
Colonial EL Sch ranks #187 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Colonial EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonial EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonial EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial EL Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colonial EL Sch a charter school?
No, Colonial EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonial EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Colonial EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonial EL Sch?
23.2% of students at Colonial EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 845
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (610) 941-0426
- Area population (ZIP 19462)
- 16,215
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19462; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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