Plymouth Elementary School

542 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Plymouth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plymouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Plymouth Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Plymouth Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#283 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
36%
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75-79%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
11%
14%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plymouth Elementary School's ranking?
Plymouth Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Plymouth Elementary School often compared to?
Plymouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary School?
574 students attend Plymouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Plymouth Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Elementary School?
Plymouth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plymouth Elementary School offer ?
Plymouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Plymouth Elementary School part of?
Plymouth Elementary School is part of Colonial SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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