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#59 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 2% in state

Limerick EL Sch

Elementary School · Spring-ford Area Sd · Royersford, PA

A Spring-ford Area Sd elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

81 Limerick Center Rd, Royersford, PA 19468

  • Math 78% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$20,356
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Limerick EL Sch score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Limerick 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average550/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royersford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,261

Median home value

$383,500

Median rent

$1,688/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evans EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–41.6 mi557Compare →
Chesterbrook AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.7 mi8Compare →
Child TimePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK2.3 mi18Compare →
Brooke EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.8K–42.4 mi409Compare →

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.

Spring-ford Area Sd

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$20,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Limerick EL Sch is listed in Spring-Ford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Limerick EL Sch

Limerick EL Sch is a public elementary school in Royersford, PA, part of Spring-ford Area Sd, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Limerick EL Sch

What grades does Limerick EL Sch serve?

Limerick EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Limerick EL Sch?

Limerick EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Limerick EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Limerick EL Sch is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Limerick EL Sch rank in PA?

Limerick EL Sch ranks #59 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Limerick EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Limerick EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Limerick EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Limerick EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Limerick EL Sch a charter school?

No, Limerick EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Limerick EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Limerick EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Limerick EL Sch?

27.1% of students at Limerick 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
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 19468)
28,050
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
40.6
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 19468; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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