At a glance
Reported students
612
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
612
Plymouth El Sch: 612 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Plymouth El Sch
Plymouth El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Plymouth Meeting. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Colonial SD. NCES reports 612 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.4%) and Black (13.2%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Plymouth El Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.4%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black13.2%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridge Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
525 reported students
Whitemarsh El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
511 reported students
Colonial El Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
857 reported students
Conshohocken El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
247 reported students
Colonial MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,268 reported students
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,637 reported students
Public schools near Plymouth El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Park El Sch Elementary · Colonial SD | KG–03 | 525 | 1.3 mi |
| Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Elementary · Norristown Area SD | KG–KG | 274 | 1.5 mi |
| Colonial El Sch Elementary · Colonial SD | 04–05 | 857 | 1.8 mi |
| Hancock El Sch Elementary · Norristown Area SD | 01–04 | 347 | 1.8 mi |
| Cole Manor El Sch Elementary · Norristown Area SD | KG–04 | 347 | 2.1 mi |
| Davenport El Sch Elementary · Norristown Area SD | 01–04 | 361 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth El Sch
What grades does Plymouth El Sch serve?
Plymouth El Sch reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colonial SD.
How many students attend Plymouth El Sch?
Plymouth El Sch reported 612 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 598 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plymouth El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 612 students and 42.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Plymouth El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plymouth El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Plymouth El Sch in?
Plymouth El Sch is part of Colonial SD, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Plymouth El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ridge Park El Sch (1.3 mi), Ray S. Musselman Learning Center (1.5 mi), Colonial El Sch (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.