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Glenside Elementary School

Summary:

Glenside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 411 students in grades K-4 in the Cheltenham School District in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the middle tier of Pennsylvania elementary schools, typically between 400-600 out of around 1,500 schools, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Glenside Elementary consistently outperforms the Cheltenham School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, the school had 61.1% of students proficient or better in Math and ELA, compared to 44% and 51.9% for the district, and 40.4% and 53% for the state. The school's 4th grade Science proficiency rate was also significantly higher than the district and state averages. Glenside Elementary has particularly strong performance among its African American and White student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for students of low socioeconomic status and students with disabilities lags behind, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

While Glenside Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Wyncote Elementary School, also in the Cheltenham School District, the school lags behind the higher-performing Jenkintown Elementary School, which is in a neighboring district but serves a more affluent student population. This suggests that while Glenside Elementary is performing well within its own district, there may be opportunities to learn from the practices of higher-achieving schools in the region to address the unique needs of its more disadvantaged student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-4

 400 Harrison Ave
       Glenside, PA  19038

(215) 881-6440

District: Cheltenham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
531st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,748 Help


Students who attend Glenside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedarbrook Middle School
    Elkins Park School
High:    Cheltenham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.1%
White:
36.3%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glenside Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cheltenham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Glenside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cheltenham School District. Racial makeup is: African American (41.1%), White (36.3%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenside Elementary School is 12.4. 2 elementary schools in the Cheltenham School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenside Elementary School is $23,748, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Cheltenham School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glenside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenside Elementary School 531st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Glenside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cheltenham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheltenham School District 305th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glenside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.29 421st 1545 72.8%
2007 80.65 208th 1555 86.6%
2008 65.43 604th 1551 61.1%
2009 58.06 798th 1549 48.5%
2010 70.05 498th 1579 68.5%
2011 72.87 409th 1597 74.4%
2012 58.76 864th 1599 46.0%
2013 56.90 849th 1519 44.1%
2014 68.72 532nd 1467 63.7%
2015 80.78 249th 1474 83.1%
2016 73.13 426th 1554 72.6%
2017 64.82 625th 1547 59.6%
2018 67.65 573rd 1530 62.5%
2019 70.02 506th 1544 67.2%
2021 67.74 479th 1433 66.6%
2022 55.33 789th 1534 48.6%
2023 68.74 524th 1534 65.8%
2024 68.19 531st 1526 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.37 556th 1414 60.7%
2024 49.78 788th 1432 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.99 550th 1488 63.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.60 616th 1084 43.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.06 509th 1495 66.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.49 22nd 437 95.0%
2024 84.96 42nd 437 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Glenside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.42 182nd 1236 85.3%
2024 87.75 85th 1229 93.1%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Glenside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 82 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 197 76 37 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 209 62 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 231 77 39 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 223 82 40 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 212 95 40 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 204 122 35 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 196 150 47 6 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 196 150 47 6 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 231 127 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 222 146 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 234 158 18 5 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 236 147 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 198 134 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 200 141 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2003 200 141 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2004 185 134 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 201 133 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 210 131 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 192 125 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 200 134 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 206 134 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2010 176 146 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 173 162 9 9 1 0 0 0 354
2012 212 199 9 11 1 0 0 0 432
2013 226 207 13 10 1 0 6 0 463
2014 224 231 11 14 1 0 14 0 495
2015 219 231 8 17 0 1 18 0 494
2016 215 200 16 25 0 1 21 0 478
2017 210 204 12 30 0 1 27 0 484
2018 189 205 22 26 0 0 36 0 478
2019 171 179 20 22 0 0 31 0 423
2020 158 171 18 32 1 0 37 0 417
2021 145 156 14 26 0 0 35 0 376
2022 150 170 8 30 0 0 38 0 396
2023 149 169 5 42 0 0 46 0 411

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 Glenside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 20.0 14.8 n/a
1989 312 23.4 13.3 n/a
1990 307 22.7 13.5 0
1991 349 22.8 15.3 n/a
1992 349 24.6 14.1 n/a
1993 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
1994 364 18.0 20.2 n/a
1995 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1996 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1997 383 24.0 16.0 n/a
1998 393 25.0 15.7 n/a
1999 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
2000 416 25.0 16.6 14.2
2001 369 25.0 14.8 13.3
2002 368 26.8 13.7 8.2
2003 368 26.8 13.7 8.2
2004 338 28.1 12.0 9.8
2005 356 28.1 12.7 8.4
2006 361 28.0 12.9 7.8
2007 333 29.0 11.5 4.8
2008 354 30.5 11.6 11
2009 356 29.6 12.0 12.6
2010 342 30.3 11.2 18.1
2011 354 29.9 11.8 24.3
2012 432 34.2 12.6 23.8
2013 463 33.5 13.8 22.7
2014 495 32.5 15.2 22.6
2015 494 36.0 13.7 17.4
2016 478 35.0 13.6 23
2017 484 33.4 14.4 23.1
2018 478 36.9 12.9 19
2019 423 34.9 12.1 30
2020 417 34.0 12.2 28.5
2021 376 32.8 11.4 34.6
2022 396 31.8 12.4 34.8
2023 411 33.0 12.4 40.6

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 Glenside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 20.0 14.8 n/a
1989 312 23.4 13.3 n/a
1990 307 22.7 13.5 0
1991 349 22.8 15.3 n/a
1992 349 24.6 14.1 n/a
1993 348 19.0 18.3 n/a
1994 364 18.0 20.2 n/a
1995 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1996 399 22.0 18.1 n/a
1997 383 24.0 16.0 n/a
1998 393 25.0 15.7 n/a
1999 416 24.0 17.3 n/a
2000 416 25.0 16.6 14.2
2001 369 25.0 14.8 13.3
2002 368 26.8 13.7 8.2
2003 368 26.8 13.7 8.2
2004 338 28.1 12.0 9.8
2005 356 28.1 12.7 8.4
2006 361 28.0 12.9 7.8
2007 333 29.0 11.5 4.8
2008 354 30.5 11.6 11
2009 356 29.6 12.0 12.6
2010 342 30.3 11.2 18.1
2011 354 29.9 11.8 24.3
2012 432 34.2 12.6 23.8
2013 463 33.5 13.8 22.7
2014 495 32.5 15.2 22.6
2015 494 36.0 13.7 17.4
2016 478 35.0 13.6 23
2017 484 33.4 14.4 23.1
2018 478 36.9 12.9 19
2019 423 34.9 12.1 30
2020 417 34.0 12.2 28.5
2021 376 32.8 11.4 34.6
2022 396 31.8 12.4 34.8
2023 411 33.0 12.4 40.6

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 Glenside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $25 (0.1%) $23,364 (99.9%) $23,389
2020 $26 (0.1%) $24,087 (99.9%) $24,113
2021 $30 (0.1%) $27,467 (99.9%) $27,497
2022 $743 (3.1%) $23,005 (96.9%) $23,748

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 524th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Glenside Elementary School)70.262.4
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glenside Elementary School)71.466.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Glenside Elementary School)59.361.9
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Glenside Elementary School)8676.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glenside Elementary School)73.260.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Glenside Elementary School)64.762.1
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Glenside Elementary School)8676.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Glenside Elementary School)72.463.4
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students423411
 2.8%
African American179169
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian205
 75%
Hispanic2242
 90.9%
Pacific Islander00
White171149
 12.9%
Two or More Races3146
 48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%40.6%
 10.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glenside Elementary School

Students at Glenside Elementary School are 41% African American, 36% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Glenside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedarbrook Middle School
Middle : Elkins Park School
High : Cheltenham High School

Glenside Elementary School ranks 531st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Glenside Elementary School.


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