Excellent
#503 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
Gulph EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Merion Area Sd · King of Prussia, PA
An Upper Merion Area Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 S Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
- Math 42% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulph EL Sch score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 44% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gulph 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,944
Median home value
$393,600
Median rent
$1,983/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Candlebrook EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Roberts EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| For Kids Sake LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Upper Merion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulph EL Sch is listed in Upper Merion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulph EL Sch
Gulph EL Sch is a public elementary school in King of Prussia, PA, part of Upper Merion Area Sd, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #503 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulph EL Sch
What grades does Gulph EL Sch serve?
Gulph EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gulph EL Sch?
Gulph EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulph EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulph EL Sch is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulph EL Sch rank in PA?
Gulph EL Sch ranks #503 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gulph EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulph EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Gulph EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulph EL Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Gulph EL Sch a charter school?
No, Gulph EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulph EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Gulph EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulph EL Sch?
45.9% of students at Gulph 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (610) 592-2020
- Area population (ZIP 19406)
- 29,388
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 19406; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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