Is Lower Gwynedd Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Lower Gwynedd Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Lower Gwynedd Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Lower Gwynedd Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School?

Students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lower Gwynedd Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Wissahickon Middle School High : Wissahickon Senior High School

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Summary:

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school serving 638 students in grades K-5 in Ambler, Pennsylvania, within the Wissahickon School District. This school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 79.3% of students scoring proficient or advanced in Math, 80.2% in English Language Arts, and 93.5% in Science on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams - significantly higher than state averages. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with 14.89% Asian, 5.64% African American, and 5.02% Hispanic students, which is higher than many of the surrounding schools. Additionally, Lower Gwynedd has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 18.18% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 to 1.

Compared to nearby schools like Stony Creek Elementary, Shady Grove Elementary, and Blue Bell Elementary, Lower Gwynedd consistently outperforms them on PSSA assessments. The school also spends more per student, at $17,486 in 2021-2022, than the state average and several of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and the high-quality educational resources available to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

571 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002-3553

(215) 619-8100

District: Wissahickon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,486

Students who attend Lower Gwynedd Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wissahickon Middle School
High:	Wissahickon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 638

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Asian:

14.9%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lower Gwynedd Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wissahickon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.9%), Asian (14.9%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School is 15.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Wissahickon School District! (See more...)

Compare Lower Gwynedd Elementary School employs 41.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School is $17,486, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Wissahickon School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Gwynedd Elementary School 86^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lower Gwynedd Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

White students:

Wissahickon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wissahickon School District 19^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	76.59	321^st	1302	75.3%
2004	80.28	246^th	1308	81.2%
2005	80.89	173^rd	1299	86.7%
2006	83.16	135^th	1545	91.3%
2007	84.65	113^th	1555	92.7%
2008	82.35	149^th	1551	90.4%
2009	82.50	133^rd	1549	91.4%
2010	86.61	39^th	1579	97.5%
2011	86.38	40^th	1597	97.5%
2012	84.25	81^st	1599	94.9%
2013	82.33	154^th	1519	89.9%
2014	84.20	109^th	1467	92.6%
2015	89.55	59^th	1474	96.0%
2016	88.81	78^th	1554	95.0%
2017	87.39	112^th	1547	92.8%
2018	87.26	116^th	1530	92.4%
2019	90.17	56^th	1544	96.4%
2021	89.32	96^th	1433	93.3%
2022	91.77	63^rd	1534	95.9%
2023	90.51	86^th	1534	94.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.47	203^rd	1414	85.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.43	38^th	1043	96.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.04	20^th	160	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.12	68^th	1236	94.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	356	45	18	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1999	457	70	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2000	446	66	30	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
2001	437	70	36	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	554
2002	396	79	35	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	521
2003	396	79	35	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	521
2004	357	49	37	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2005	368	51	36	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	462
2006	412	51	38	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	511
2007	370	43	32	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	457
2008	382	50	40	14	1	n/a	n/a	1	488
2009	382	37	38	18	1	n/a	n/a	6	482
2010	379	39	38	20	1	n/a	n/a	14	491
2011	361	44	49	18	0	1	33	0	506
2012	348	32	56	14	0	0	33	0	483
2013	349	27	62	14	0	0	41	0	493
2014	395	45	72	28	0	0	45	0	585
2015	394	45	76	28	0	0	48	0	591
2016	368	43	79	29	0	0	41	0	560
2017	369	50	78	31	0	0	44	0	572
2018	383	40	79	32	0	0	42	0	576
2019	392	33	99	31	0	0	38	0	593
2020	394	38	91	26	0	0	44	0	593
2021	402	36	76	18	0	0	41	0	573
2022	428	31	97	23	0	0	52	0	631
2023	433	36	95	32	0	0	42	0	638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	425	23.5	18.1	n/a
1999	561	30.7	18.3	n/a
2000	550	35.5	15.5	12.9
2001	554	36.0	15.4	9.4
2002	521	33.5	15.6	4.8
2003	521	33.5	15.6	4.8
2004	448	28.7	15.6	11.6
2005	462	26.3	17.6	5.4
2006	511	29.6	17.3	6.7
2007	457	32.6	14.0	5.7
2008	488	36.4	13.4	6.2
2009	482	34.3	14.0	7.4
2010	491	37.6	13.0	8.6
2011	506	38.9	12.9	10.1
2012	483	31.3	15.4	10.8
2013	493	32.2	15.2	14.2
2014	585	37.1	15.7	17.8
2015	591	37.0	15.9	16.9
2016	560	38.0	14.7	18.6
2017	572	37.5	15.2	21.3
2018	576	36.1	15.9	17.4
2019	593	41.0	14.4	15.3
2020	593	40.7	14.5	16.7
2021	573	41.3	13.8	15.4
2022	631	43.4	14.5	17.6
2023	638	41.5	15.3	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	425	23.5	18.1	n/a
1999	561	30.7	18.3	n/a
2000	550	35.5	15.5	12.9
2001	554	36.0	15.4	9.4
2002	521	33.5	15.6	4.8
2003	521	33.5	15.6	4.8
2004	448	28.7	15.6	11.6
2005	462	26.3	17.6	5.4
2006	511	29.6	17.3	6.7
2007	457	32.6	14.0	5.7
2008	488	36.4	13.4	6.2
2009	482	34.3	14.0	7.4
2010	491	37.6	13.0	8.6
2011	506	38.9	12.9	10.1
2012	483	31.3	15.4	10.8
2013	493	32.2	15.2	14.2
2014	585	37.1	15.7	17.8
2015	591	37.0	15.9	16.9
2016	560	38.0	14.7	18.6
2017	572	37.5	15.2	21.3
2018	576	36.1	15.9	17.4
2019	593	41.0	14.4	15.3
2020	593	40.7	14.5	16.7
2021	573	41.3	13.8	15.4
2022	631	43.4	14.5	17.6
2023	638	41.5	15.3	18.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$16,022 (100.0%)	$16,022
2020	$12 (0.1%)	$16,788 (99.9%)	$16,800
2021	$294 (1.6%)	$18,652 (98.4%)	$18,947
2022	$208 (1.2%)	$17,278 (98.8%)	$17,486

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	80.3	80.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	85.2	78.4	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	82.1	80.5	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	94.7	93.5	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	91.5	81.5	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	80.4	76.8	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	86.9	80.8	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	80.9	79.3	1.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	94.7	93.5	1.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lower Gwynedd Elementary School)	87.9	80.2	7.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	593	638	7.6%
African American	33	36	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	99	95	4%
Hispanic	31	32	3.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	392	433	10.5%
Two or More Races	38	42	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	18.2%	2.8%

Schools Near Lower Gwynedd Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School	Public	K-5	571 Houston Rd	Ambler	19002	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8100	638	42	15.3	18.2%	433 (67.9%)	36 (5.6%)	32 (5.0%)	95 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.6%)	90.5	86^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.8	63^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	95.9%	23	80.2	80.5	76.8		79.3	93.5	93.5	78.4	81.5	80.8		80.2	$17,486	$208	$17,278
Shady Grove Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 W Skippack Pike	Ambler	19002	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 619-8106	664	49	13.6	25.0%	418 (63.0%)	49 (7.4%)	63 (9.5%)	65 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (10.1%)	87.9	136^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.1%		86	181^st of 1534 public elementary schools	88.2%	45	74.2	73.1	79.8		75.5	92.6	92.6	75.8	77.1	78.8		77.2	$24,597	$766	$23,831
Fort Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	Highland & Fort Washington Ave	Fort Washington	19034	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-8961	499	38	13.1	13.4%	407 (81.6%)	21 (4.2%)	20 (4.0%)	23 (4.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	93.1	36^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.7%		94	19^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.8%	17	84.1	82.6	92.0		86.0	100.0	100.0	76.2	88.4	87.6		83.2	$21,368	$366	$21,002
Blue Bell Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 Symphony Ln	Blue Bell	19422	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8102	525	37	14.0	15.0%	338 (64.4%)	58 (11.0%)	14 (2.7%)	75 (14.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.2%)	88	135^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.2%		90.1	92^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.0%	43	71.5	85.9	72.6		76.6	97.5	97.5	72.7	80.8	75.8		76.2	$20,102	$490	$19,611
Maple Glen Elementary School	Public	K-5	1581 Fort Washington Avenue	Maple Glen	19002	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-3421	470	37	12.8	11.7%	352 (74.9%)	18 (3.8%)	19 (4.0%)	55 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	89.7	100^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.5%		87.7	143^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.7%	43	90.3	80.8	71.4		80.7	85.1	85.1	89.0	78.3	77.4		81.7	$21,729	$366	$21,363
Jarrettown Elementary School	Public	K-5	1520 Limekiln Pike	Dresher	19025	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 643-8951	450	36	12.5	10.4%	369 (82.0%)	16 (3.6%)	18 (4.0%)	25 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	89.2	111^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.8%		86.9	160^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.6%	49	90.4	70.7	75.0		77.4	89.2	89.2	77.3	80.0	83.8		80.6	$22,978	$366	$22,612
North Wales Elementary School	Public	K-6	201 Summit St	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 699-4471	462	35	13.2	25.3%	326 (70.6%)	18 (3.9%)	26 (5.6%)	41 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.8%)	78.6	316^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.4%		78.1	324^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.9%	8	62.7	56.3	47.1	70.9	58.8	89.1	89.1	68.7	72.7	76.5	74.6	73.1	$18,438	$740	$17,698
Simmons Elementary School	Public	K-5	411 Babylon Rd	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 420-5700	584	55	10.5	16.3%	443 (75.9%)	29 (5.0%)	31 (5.3%)	54 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.5%)	82.1	242^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	84.2%		82.4	246^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.0%	4	68.0	68.9	67.9		68.3	89.6	89.6	66.0	68.9	79.2		71.8	$23,291	$568	$22,722
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School	Public	K-6	139 Hancock Road	North Wales	19454	Montgomery County	North Penn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 368-7105	604	42	14.3	33.9%	293 (48.5%)	58 (9.6%)	40 (6.6%)	173 (28.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.3%)	77.5	330^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.5%		76	361^st of 1534 public elementary schools	76.5%	31	64.0	75.0	54.9	48.0	60.3	89.7	89.7	58.1	73.6	66.1	75.6	68.3	$17,806	$744	$17,062
Stony Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1721 Yost Rd	Blue Bell	19422	Montgomery County	Wissahickon School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 619-8108	647	45	14.5	15.6%	395 (61.1%)	31 (4.8%)	29 (4.5%)	143 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (7.4%)	94.7	10^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.1	7^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.5%	3	85.3	88.9	92.9		89.0	97.0	97.0	84.3	91.0	88.8		88.0	$25,940	$734	$25,206

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