Colonial Elementary School

Summary:

Colonial Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, serving 811 students in grades 4-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 107 out of 1,526 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonial Elementary School excels academically, with students significantly outperforming the state and Colonial School District averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 69.1% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also ranks among the top 7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students and the top 15% for Hispanic students in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency. Additionally, the school's performance for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While Colonial Elementary School outperforms the state and district, it is also noteworthy to compare its performance to the nearby schools within the Colonial School District, such as Conshohocken Elementary, Plymouth Elementary, and Whitemarsh Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic results. This suggests that the Colonial School District as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 230 Flourtown Rd
       Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462-1252


(610) 941-0426

District: Colonial School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,848 Help


Students who attend Colonial Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  845

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colonial Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Colonial Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Colonial School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), two or more races (9.1%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary School is 14.1. 3 elementary schools in the Colonial School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial Elementary School is $20,848, which is the 2nd highest among 1 elementary schools in the Colonial School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colonial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Elementary School 107th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Colonial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colonial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.02 88th 1545 94.3%
2007 85.18 97th 1555 93.8%
2008 84.45 101st 1551 93.5%
2009 82.70 120th 1549 92.3%
2010 84.67 72nd 1579 95.4%
2011 84.54 81st 1597 94.9%
2012 83.96 92nd 1599 94.2%
2013 82.54 147th 1519 90.3%
2014 81.25 184th 1467 87.5%
2015 85.24 156th 1474 89.4%
2016 86.68 119th 1554 92.3%
2017 84.88 175th 1547 88.7%
2018 84.76 171st 1530 88.8%
2019 89.40 75th 1544 95.1%
2021 84.50 174th 1433 87.9%
2022 85.00 201st 1534 86.9%
2023 87.74 142nd 1534 90.7%
2024 89.38 107th 1526 93.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.90 21st 117 82.1%
2024 92.62 7th 128 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.45 191st 1414 86.5%
2024 85.84 104th 1432 92.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.54 96th 1488 93.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.04 42nd 1043 96.0%
2024 92.08 54th 1084 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.48 99th 1495 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.41 61st 160 61.9%
2024 71.73 55th 168 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.23 11th 437 97.5%
2024 95.21 7th 437 98.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.18 35th 432 91.9%
2024 92.18 15th 454 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Colonial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.17 81st 1236 93.4%
2024 89.07 62nd 1229 95.0%
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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
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Open Quote Teachers are incredibly caring and proactive. We are new to the district this year and have had nothing but good experiences with the staff and administration at CES! There are so many great opportunities for the kids as far as clubs and activities go and I love the 4th/5th grade school concept because it gives the kids a smoother transition into middle school. Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, November 10, 2018

Open Quote I witnessed principal Rose Rock state verbatim, “We aren’t worried about cancelling gifted classes.” She said this to another teacher after said teacher questioned the principal's decision to cancel gifted classes for the day. The assistant principal, Kylene Phillips, was also present in the room at the time and said nothing to contradict the principal's statement. Principal Rose Rock then cancelled gifted classes that day. This school does not effectively support students with learning differences.

I have also seen teachers and staff bullied by school administration. Teachers routinely call out and the few substitutes this school is lucky to receive are bullied or abused as well, which creates a toxic learning and working environment. I would send my child elsewhere. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colonial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 32 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 462 40 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 485 38 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 525 37 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 552 41 35 4 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 573 55 27 7 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1994 548 49 24 4 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 584 55 29 10 2 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 584 55 29 10 2 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 602 60 29 5 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1998 610 67 21 9 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 621 74 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2000 548 81 31 3 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 613 67 35 15 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2002 586 66 33 9 4 n/a n/a 0 698
2003 586 66 33 9 4 n/a n/a 0 698
2004 589 95 23 6 4 n/a n/a 0 717
2005 598 55 36 8 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2006 568 54 30 8 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2007 558 65 34 11 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2008 552 49 37 9 0 n/a n/a 20 667
2009 544 54 31 10 0 n/a n/a 27 666
2010 553 52 36 13 1 n/a n/a 28 683
2011 552 59 37 20 1 0 25 0 694
2012 565 64 39 28 3 0 31 0 730
2013 581 73 46 24 1 0 26 0 751
2014 515 69 53 22 1 2 29 0 691
2015 511 52 44 34 1 2 34 0 678
2016 528 50 44 36 2 0 26 0 686
2017 523 76 58 46 1 0 32 0 736
2018 594 79 60 51 0 0 38 0 822
2019 591 83 40 37 0 0 41 0 792
2020 569 90 45 36 0 3 31 0 774
2021 611 81 58 38 0 4 37 0 829
2022 605 77 63 49 0 3 48 0 845
2023 576 74 46 53 1 2 59 0 811
2024 590 73 48 56 1 0 77 0 845

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 Colonial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
1989 521 42.4 12.2 n/a
1990 554 36.0 15.3 0
1991 603 36.0 16.7 n/a
1992 632 41.4 15.2 n/a
1993 662 36.3 18.2 n/a
1994 626 34.5 18.1 n/a
1995 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1996 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1997 696 42.1 16.5 n/a
1998 708 46.5 15.2 n/a
1999 725 49.0 14.8 n/a
2000 664 48.5 13.7 18.2
2001 731 50.1 14.6 16.1
2002 698 57.8 12.1 19.3
2003 698 57.8 12.1 19.3
2004 717 57.0 12.6 16
2005 697 53.9 12.9 19.4
2006 660 53.9 12.2 15
2007 668 55.1 12.1 16.8
2008 667 57.5 11.6 13.1
2009 666 57.8 11.5 14.1
2010 683 58.8 11.6 16.9
2011 694 56.8 12.2 15.9
2012 730 57.3 12.7 12.7
2013 751 54.3 13.8 16.1
2014 691 51.4 13.4 18.5
2015 678 51.0 13.2 21.2
2016 686 52.0 13.1 24.6
2017 736 52.6 13.9 26.8
2018 822 55.6 14.7 25.3
2019 792 54.6 14.5 25.5
2020 774 56.0 13.8 22.7
2021 829 56.1 14.7 23.5
2022 845 61.1 13.8 20.5
2023 811 0.0 n/a 24.2
2024 845 59.6 14.1 23.2

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 Colonial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
1989 521 42.4 12.2 n/a
1990 554 36.0 15.3 0
1991 603 36.0 16.7 n/a
1992 632 41.4 15.2 n/a
1993 662 36.3 18.2 n/a
1994 626 34.5 18.1 n/a
1995 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1996 680 40.5 16.8 n/a
1997 696 42.1 16.5 n/a
1998 708 46.5 15.2 n/a
1999 725 49.0 14.8 n/a
2000 664 48.5 13.7 18.2
2001 731 50.1 14.6 16.1
2002 698 57.8 12.1 19.3
2003 698 57.8 12.1 19.3
2004 717 57.0 12.6 16
2005 697 53.9 12.9 19.4
2006 660 53.9 12.2 15
2007 668 55.1 12.1 16.8
2008 667 57.5 11.6 13.1
2009 666 57.8 11.5 14.1
2010 683 58.8 11.6 16.9
2011 694 56.8 12.2 15.9
2012 730 57.3 12.7 12.7
2013 751 54.3 13.8 16.1
2014 691 51.4 13.4 18.5
2015 678 51.0 13.2 21.2
2016 686 52.0 13.1 24.6
2017 736 52.6 13.9 26.8
2018 822 55.6 14.7 25.3
2019 792 54.6 14.5 25.5
2020 774 56.0 13.8 22.7
2021 829 56.1 14.7 23.5
2022 845 61.1 13.8 20.5
2023 811 0.0 n/a 24.2
2024 845 59.6 14.1 23.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.1%) $19,724 (99.9%) $19,751
2020 $296 (4.8%) $5,834 (95.2%) $6,130
2021 $406 (2.1%) $19,386 (98.0%) $19,791
2022 $337 (1.6%) $20,510 (98.4%) $20,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 142nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Colonial Elementary School)81.276.2
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Colonial Elementary School)92.588.2
 4.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Elementary School)88.177.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Colonial Elementary School)77.976.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Elementary School)83.676
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Colonial Elementary School)79.576.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Colonial Elementary School)92.588.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colonial Elementary School)85.876.6
 9.2%
   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 Students792811
 2.4%
African American8374
 10.8%
American Indian01
Asian4046
 15%
Hispanic3753
 43.2%
Pacific Islander02
White591576
 2.5%
Two or More Races4159
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%24.2%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 845 students attended Colonial Elementary School.

Students at Colonial Elementary School are 70% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Yes. Colonial Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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