Whitemarsh Elementary School

Public K-3

4120 Joshua Rd
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-1213

(610) 828-9092

District: Colonial School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,715

Students who attend Whitemarsh Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Colonial Middle School
High:	Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Colonial School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitemarsh Elementary School is 15.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Colonial School District! (See more...)

Compare Whitemarsh Elementary School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitemarsh Elementary School is $20,715. 2 elementary schools in the Colonial School District spend more per student.

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Enrollment information for Whitemarsh Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	345	11	21	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1989	353	10	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1990	349	6	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1991	374	8	19	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1992	375	12	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1993	285	9	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1994	296	9	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1995	307	5	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1996	307	5	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1997	311	5	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
1998	311	6	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1999	314	11	15	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	342
2000	351	13	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	329	7	14	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2002	333	15	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2003	333	15	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2004	354	18	19	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2005	349	17	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2006	366	13	15	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2007	373	8	18	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2008	394	8	22	3	1	n/a	n/a	12	440
2009	376	10	20	7	0	n/a	n/a	13	426
2010	362	11	25	7	2	n/a	n/a	13	420
2011	355	9	25	5	2	0	15	0	411
2012	293	15	28	9	3	0	9	0	357
2013	283	10	25	9	1	2	10	0	340
2014	300	17	22	11	1	0	15	0	366
2015	301	15	19	10	1	1	14	0	361
2016	318	13	21	8	0	1	14	0	375
2017	348	19	23	5	0	1	10	0	406
2018	343	22	21	7	0	2	7	0	402
2019	345	22	22	13	0	2	15	0	419
2020	354	21	24	15	0	1	27	0	442
2021	334	14	26	10	0	1	23	0	408
2022	353	15	25	15	0	0	32	0	440
2023	388	16	27	18	0	0	31	0	480
2024	413	12	18	23	0	0	38	0	504

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 Whitemarsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	379	22.3	16.9	n/a
1989	380	23.2	16.3	n/a
1990	375	22.0	17.0	0
1991	408	23.5	17.3	n/a
1992	406	23.5	17.2	n/a
1993	312	19.0	16.4	n/a
1994	323	20.5	15.8	n/a
1995	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
1996	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
1997	330	20.5	16.1	n/a
1998	327	21.0	15.6	n/a
1999	342	24.5	14.0	n/a
2000	382	23.0	16.6	3.7
2001	351	26.5	13.2	3.7
2002	368	25.2	14.6	5.7
2003	368	25.2	14.6	5.7
2004	395	27.1	14.6	6.3
2005	385	28.8	13.4	5.5
2006	400	28.9	13.8	5
2007	406	28.3	14.3	4.7
2008	440	32.2	13.7	6.1
2009	426	30.9	13.8	5.6
2010	420	31.9	13.1	6.1
2011	411	32.7	12.5	5.8
2012	357	29.8	11.9	5.9
2013	340	28.5	11.8	11.2
2014	366	29.0	12.6	9.6
2015	361	29.0	12.4	7.2
2016	375	29.0	12.9	11.5
2017	406	29.0	14.0	10.3
2018	402	29.0	13.8	8
2019	419	30.0	13.9	9.3
2020	442	29.4	15.0	10.9
2021	408	29.4	13.8	8.3
2022	440	29.4	14.9	8.9
2023	480	0.0	n/a	9.6
2024	504	32.7	15.4	12.9

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 Whitemarsh Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	379	22.3	16.9	n/a
1989	380	23.2	16.3	n/a
1990	375	22.0	17.0	0
1991	408	23.5	17.3	n/a
1992	406	23.5	17.2	n/a
1993	312	19.0	16.4	n/a
1994	323	20.5	15.8	n/a
1995	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
1996	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
1997	330	20.5	16.1	n/a
1998	327	21.0	15.6	n/a
1999	342	24.5	14.0	n/a
2000	382	23.0	16.6	3.7
2001	351	26.5	13.2	3.7
2002	368	25.2	14.6	5.7
2003	368	25.2	14.6	5.7
2004	395	27.1	14.6	6.3
2005	385	28.8	13.4	5.5
2006	400	28.9	13.8	5
2007	406	28.3	14.3	4.7
2008	440	32.2	13.7	6.1
2009	426	30.9	13.8	5.6
2010	420	31.9	13.1	6.1
2011	411	32.7	12.5	5.8
2012	357	29.8	11.9	5.9
2013	340	28.5	11.8	11.2
2014	366	29.0	12.6	9.6
2015	361	29.0	12.4	7.2
2016	375	29.0	12.9	11.5
2017	406	29.0	14.0	10.3
2018	402	29.0	13.8	8
2019	419	30.0	13.9	9.3
2020	442	29.4	15.0	10.9
2021	408	29.4	13.8	8.3
2022	440	29.4	14.9	8.9
2023	480	0.0	n/a	9.6
2024	504	32.7	15.4	12.9

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 Whitemarsh Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$27 (0.1%)	$21,168 (99.9%)	$21,195
2020	$61 (0.3%)	$19,630 (99.7%)	$19,690
2021	$415 (1.9%)	$20,917 (98.1%)	$21,332
2022	$255 (1.2%)	$20,460 (98.8%)	$20,715

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitemarsh Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Whitemarsh Elementary School)	90.1	88.6	1.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitemarsh Elementary School)	90.2	81.6	8.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (Whitemarsh Elementary School)	90.1	88.6	1.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Whitemarsh Elementary School)	90.2	81.6	8.6%
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	419	480	14.6%
African American	22	16	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	22	27	22.7%
Hispanic	13	18	38.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	345	388	12.5%
Two or More Races	15	31	106.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.3%	9.6%	0.3%

Schools Near Whitemarsh Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whitemarsh Elementary School	Public	K-3	4120 Joshua Rd	Lafayette Hill	19444	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 828-9092	504	33	15.4	12.9%	413 (81.9%)	12 (2.4%)	23 (4.6%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)								(n/a)	82.9						82.9				82.8						82.8	$20,715	$255	$20,460
Colonial Elementary School	Public	4-5	230 Flourtown Rd	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 941-0426	845	60	14.1	23.2%	590 (69.8%)	73 (8.6%)	56 (6.6%)	48 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (9.1%)	89.4	107^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.0%		87.7	142^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.7%	35		81.6	74.0				77.9	92.8		92.8		80.4	76.2				78.3	$20,848	$337	$20,510
Ridge Park Elementary School	Public	K-3	200 Karrs Lane	Conshohocken	19428	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 825-1083	541	56	9.6	22.0%	387 (71.5%)	33 (6.1%)	41 (7.6%)	40 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.2%)								(n/a)	82.3						82.3				80.7						80.7	$19,288	$252	$19,036
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield	Public	K-2	300 Montgomery Ave	Erdenheim	19038	Montgomery County	Springfield Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 233-6000	564	45	12.5	20.2%	429 (76.1%)	31 (5.5%)	35 (6.2%)	22 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)								(n/a)																		$25,966	$1,060	$24,907
Plymouth Elementary School	Public	K-3	542 Plymouth Rd	Plymouth Meeting	19462	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 825-8190	617	45	13.6	28.2%	397 (64.3%)	70 (11.3%)	48 (7.8%)	43 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.6%)								(n/a)	77.4						77.4				77.2						77.2	$20,341	$710	$19,631
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm	Public	3-5	500 Haws Ln	Flourtown	19031	Montgomery County	Springfield Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 233-6000	600	47	12.7	23.7%	448 (74.7%)	50 (8.3%)	51 (8.5%)	18 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	72.2	448^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.6%		71.2	472^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.2%	24	70.3	53.6	50.0				58.0	83.2		83.2	71.9	60.8	69.7				67.7	$25,129	$947	$24,182
Conshohocken Elementary School	Public	K-3	3rd Avenue & Harry Street	Conshohocken	19428	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 828-0362	232	17	13.6	29.7%	168 (72.4%)	22 (9.5%)	14 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.1%)								(n/a)	92.5						92.5				82.5						82.5	$27,118	$1,508	$25,609
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences	Public, Magnet	K-8	8301 Germantown Ave	Philadelphia	19118	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-3360	385	30	13.0	100.0%	35 (9.1%)	302 (78.4%)	26 (6.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	47.7	894^th of 1526 public elementary schools	41.4%		44.3	959^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.5%	65	50.0	55.8	15.9	23.9	33.3	16.6	32.7	88.4	39.1	71.2	62.0	46.6	48.9	46.6	66.6	50.0	52.7	$18,905	$8,723	$10,182
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	710	49	14.5	28.5%	437 (61.5%)	63 (8.9%)	69 (9.7%)	73 (10.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (9.2%)	82.6	235^th of 1526 public elementary schools	84.6%		87.9	136^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.1%	99	67.0	76.4	69.7				71.3	92.9		92.9	71.6	62.5	78.9				70.5	$24,597	$766	$23,831
Shawmont School	Public	PK, KG-8	535 Shawmont Ave	Philadelphia	19128	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3440	417	34	12.3	100.0%	113 (27.1%)	195 (46.8%)	47 (11.3%)	20 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (9.1%)	47	906^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.6%		39.3	1032^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.7%	126	35.0	52.8	34.9	21.4	17.1	4.5	29.1	80.0	36.4	63.2	45.0	66.7	58.2	45.2	52.3	45.5	52.4	$19,654	$8,658	$10,997

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitemarsh Elementary School

How many students attend Whitemarsh Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended Whitemarsh Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Whitemarsh Elementary School?

Students at Whitemarsh Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is Whitemarsh Elementary School in?

Colonial School District

What schools do graduates of Whitemarsh Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Colonial Middle School
High : Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School

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