Cole Manor Elementary School

Summary:

Cole Manor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Norristown Area School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, Cole Manor Elementary School performs below the state average in Math and English Language Arts, though it does better in Science. The school has a high percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, with 69% of the student population being African American or Hispanic and 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains a concern, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.

Interestingly, while Cole Manor Elementary School struggles overall, it stands out in its performance for African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 Pennsylvania elementary schools for these populations. However, the school's White and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform poorly in comparison. The nearby schools within the Norristown Area School District have similar demographic profiles and academic challenges, while schools in the neighboring Upper Merion Area School District and Wissahickon School District significantly outperform Cole Manor Elementary on academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2350 Springview Rd
       Norristown, PA  19401-1957


(610) 275-5525

District: Norristown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1069th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,109 Help


Students who attend Cole Manor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Norriton Middle School
High:    Norristown Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.0%
African American:
37.3%
White:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cole Manor Elementary School ranks worse than 70.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41%), African American (37.3%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cole Manor Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cole Manor Elementary School is $22,109. 3 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cole Manor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole Manor Elementary School 1069th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cole Manor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Norristown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norristown Area School District 500th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cole Manor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.04 1088th 1302 16.4%
2004 50.37 774th 1308 40.8%
2005 27.96 1045th 1299 19.6%
2006 29.27 1266th 1545 18.1%
2007 28.54 1286th 1555 17.3%
2008 42.73 1111th 1551 28.4%
2009 47.28 1036th 1549 33.1%
2010 49.40 1023rd 1579 35.2%
2011 41.22 1190th 1597 25.5%
2012 46.92 1098th 1599 31.3%
2013 24.70 1246th 1519 18.0%
2014 50.51 927th 1467 36.8%
2015 43.49 964th 1474 34.6%
2016 53.99 869th 1554 44.1%
2017 47.87 957th 1547 38.1%
2018 45.05 1005th 1530 34.3%
2019 31.73 1136th 1544 26.4%
2021 16.58 1178th 1433 17.8%
2022 23.59 1187th 1534 22.6%
2023 33.59 1094th 1534 28.7%
2024 34.68 1069th 1526 29.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.58 37th 117 68.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.60 145th 196 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.87 807th 1414 42.9%
2024 46.76 852nd 1432 40.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.23 1008th 1488 32.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.58 622nd 1043 40.4%
2024 42.77 597th 1084 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.19 1071st 1495 28.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.21 46th 437 89.5%
2024 74.41 69th 437 84.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.59 189th 432 56.3%
2024 66.69 126th 454 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cole Manor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.11 811th 1229 34.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Open Quote I am new to PA from Georgia and came from a highly ranked district and elementary school. My child has been at this school so far for less than 3 months and I am noticing already the difference in attitude and behavior. He returns home sad and shut down, he states the teachers yell and say some disheartening things to the children. The communication between parent and teacher is not as open. I will email and it takes days for the response. I thought after his first day or even first week he might bring home some information that is not given during registration regarding the classroom and goings on but it took more than 2 weeks before I received any information from his teacher. When I tried to go into the school to speak with someone at the front desk I was turned away being told I could not enter the premises without an appointment, but when I call no one answers the phone. I am very disappointed and have a long laundry list of things I could point out from my first few months at Cole Manor. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cole Manor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 162 136 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1989 163 139 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 164 148 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 165 145 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 172 164 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 180 191 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 167 188 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 191 214 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 191 214 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 147 245 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 135 224 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 123 211 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 125 298 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 118 270 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 98 254 18 46 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 98 254 18 46 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 98 274 13 55 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 116 255 12 61 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 102 219 14 74 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 99 201 14 88 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 94 218 21 88 0 n/a n/a 2 423
2009 94 206 21 94 1 n/a n/a 4 420
2010 108 181 23 116 0 n/a n/a 6 434
2011 99 186 26 137 0 0 10 0 458
2012 106 181 26 164 0 0 17 0 494
2013 106 182 21 177 0 0 34 0 520
2014 104 189 10 185 1 0 30 0 519
2015 78 173 13 162 0 0 42 0 468
2016 74 157 13 166 0 0 48 0 458
2017 70 174 9 149 0 0 44 0 446
2018 81 163 8 177 0 0 31 0 460
2019 61 156 6 178 0 0 42 0 443
2020 58 152 2 176 0 0 41 0 429
2021 48 140 3 168 0 0 45 0 404
2022 40 142 5 157 0 0 38 0 382
2023 37 131 7 169 1 0 41 0 386
2024 37 132 7 145 1 0 32 0 354

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 Cole Manor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 21.9 14.1 n/a
1989 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1990 322 21.7 14.8 0
1991 323 24.2 13.3 n/a
1992 345 24.1 14.3 n/a
1993 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
1994 358 21.0 17.0 n/a
1995 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1996 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1997 406 22.0 18.5 n/a
1998 372 22.0 16.9 n/a
1999 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2000 438 28.0 15.6 66.4
2001 408 30.0 13.6 65.4
2002 416 32.6 12.8 57.2
2003 416 32.6 12.8 57.2
2004 440 34.1 12.9 57.7
2005 444 34.9 12.7 53.6
2006 409 29.9 13.7 57.7
2007 402 24.6 16.3 59.2
2008 423 29.7 14.2 59.9
2009 420 32.6 12.9 62
2010 434 31.6 13.7 61.9
2011 458 30.1 15.2 64.8
2012 494 29.5 16.7 67
2013 520 27.0 19.2 72.9
2014 519 31.1 16.6 76.7
2015 468 29.0 16.1 78.8
2016 458 27.0 16.9 79.7
2017 446 26.6 16.7 99.8
2018 460 28.9 15.8 100
2019 443 26.8 16.5 100
2020 429 32.3 13.2 100
2021 404 27.5 14.6 99.3
2022 382 27.2 14.0 98.4
2023 386 27.0 14.2 100
2024 354 29.2 12.1 99.7

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 Cole Manor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 21.9 14.1 n/a
1989 316 24.0 13.1 n/a
1990 322 21.7 14.8 0
1991 323 24.2 13.3 n/a
1992 345 24.1 14.3 n/a
1993 382 20.0 19.1 n/a
1994 358 21.0 17.0 n/a
1995 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1996 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1997 406 22.0 18.5 n/a
1998 372 22.0 16.9 n/a
1999 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2000 438 28.0 15.6 66.4
2001 408 30.0 13.6 65.4
2002 416 32.6 12.8 57.2
2003 416 32.6 12.8 57.2
2004 440 34.1 12.9 57.7
2005 444 34.9 12.7 53.6
2006 409 29.9 13.7 57.7
2007 402 24.6 16.3 59.2
2008 423 29.7 14.2 59.9
2009 420 32.6 12.9 62
2010 434 31.6 13.7 61.9
2011 458 30.1 15.2 64.8
2012 494 29.5 16.7 67
2013 520 27.0 19.2 72.9
2014 519 31.1 16.6 76.7
2015 468 29.0 16.1 78.8
2016 458 27.0 16.9 79.7
2017 446 26.6 16.7 99.8
2018 460 28.9 15.8 100
2019 443 26.8 16.5 100
2020 429 32.3 13.2 100
2021 404 27.5 14.6 99.3
2022 382 27.2 14.0 98.4
2023 386 27.0 14.2 100
2024 354 29.2 12.1 99.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cole Manor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (4.5%) $17,387 (95.5%) $18,203
2020 $735 (4.4%) $15,959 (95.6%) $16,695
2021 $1,237 (7.2%) $15,981 (92.8%) $17,218
2022 $1,253 (5.7%) $20,856 (94.3%) $22,109

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cole Manor 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 1136th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1094th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cole Manor Elementary School)4046.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cole Manor Elementary School)47.144.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cole Manor Elementary School)34.332.3
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cole Manor Elementary School)78.666.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Manor Elementary School)50.535.5
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Cole Manor Elementary School)37.238.9
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cole Manor Elementary School)78.666.3
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cole Manor Elementary School)48.739.7
 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 Students443386
 12.9%
African American156131
 16%
American Indian01
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic178169
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6137
 39.3%
Two or More Races4241
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Manor Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Cole Manor Elementary School.

Cole Manor Elementary School ranks 1069th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cole Manor Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 37% African American, 10% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Cole Manor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Norriton Middle School
High : Norristown Area High School


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