Lower Salford Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Lower Salford Elementary School served 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 73% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Souderton Area SD School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lower Salford Elementary School is Souderton Area Senior High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Indian Valley Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Indian Valley Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harleysville Indian Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 758 students
0.4 miles
130 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215)256-8896 0.4 6-8 758 - Harleysville Oak Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 522 students
1.0 miles
465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215)256-6633 1.0 K-5 522 - Souderton Souderton Area Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2254 students
2.1 miles
625 Lower Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(215)723-2808 2.1 9-12 2254 - Telford Vernfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 461 students
2.2 miles
960 Long Mill Road
Telford, PA 18969
(215)721-0606 2.2 K-5 461 - Souderton Franconia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 459 students
2.8 miles
366 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215)723-2596 2.8 K-5 459
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