Plymouth Elementary School

542 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Plymouth Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : Plymouth El Sch serves the west part of its school district in Plymouth Meeting, PA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Plymouth Elementary School's student population of 612 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Plymouth Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#107 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
85-89%
38%
75-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
13%
14%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
5.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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 #107 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
612 students attend Plymouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Plymouth Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth Elementary School part of?
Plymouth Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : Plymouth El Sch serves the west part of its school district in Plymouth Meeting, PA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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