Limerick Elementary School

Summary:

Limerick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 260 students in grades K-4 in the Spring-Ford Area School District in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Limerick Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 75% of students proficient or better in Math, 92.2% in Science, and 83% in English Language Arts on the PSSA tests - significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 72.69% White, 5.38% African American, 6.15% Hispanic, and 8.85% Asian students, which is higher than some nearby schools in the district. Additionally, Limerick Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, lower than the surrounding schools, and a high spending per student of $27,721, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Spring City Elementary School, East Coventry Elementary School, and Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School, Limerick Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, suggesting that it is providing a high-quality education that is not necessarily replicated in all the surrounding schools within the Spring-Ford Area School District.

Detail:

Public K-4

81 Limerick Center Rd
Royersford, PA 19468-1303

(610) 705-6007

District: Spring-Ford Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,721

Students who attend Limerick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Spring-Ford Intrmd School 5th/6th
	Spring-Ford Middle School 7th Grade Center
	Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center
High:	Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Center

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Asian:

8.8%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Limerick Elementary School ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Asian (8.8%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Limerick Elementary School is 9.2, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Limerick Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Limerick Elementary School is $27,721, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Limerick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Limerick Elementary School 132^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Limerick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Disabled students:

White students:

Spring-Ford Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring-Ford Area School District 66^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Limerick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Limerick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	86.94	45^th	1545	97.1%
2007	78.95	257^th	1555	83.5%
2008	82.29	150^th	1551	90.3%
2009	80.30	198^th	1549	87.2%
2010	67.76	558^th	1579	64.7%
2011	72.24	432^nd	1597	72.9%
2012	77.81	285^th	1599	82.2%
2013	76.69	323^rd	1519	78.7%
2014	66.21	584^th	1467	60.2%
2015	67.39	543^rd	1474	63.2%
2016	85.30	160^th	1554	89.7%
2017	84.82	177^th	1547	88.6%
2018	77.32	333^rd	1530	78.2%
2019	79.54	291^st	1544	81.2%
2021	88.10	117^th	1433	91.8%
2022	87.33	152^nd	1534	90.1%
2023	88.24	132^nd	1534	91.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Limerick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.78	86^th	1043	91.8%

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Rank History for White students at Limerick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.04	98^th	1236	92.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Limerick Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	549	11	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1989	570	7	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1990	563	7	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1991	608	6	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1992	388	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1993	399	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1994	446	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1995	525	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1996	525	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1997	459	5	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	492	8	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1999	548	17	6	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	584
2000	515	17	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
2001	593	18	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	631
2002	602	21	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2003	602	21	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2004	353	10	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	377
2005	366	14	5	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2006	413	12	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	444
2007	433	16	10	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	469
2008	357	17	9	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	395
2009	346	23	9	8	2	n/a	n/a	2	390
2010	357	21	15	8	2	n/a	n/a	3	406
2011	331	17	13	12	2	0	5	0	380
2012	309	18	13	11	1	0	7	0	359
2013	321	16	16	6	0	0	9	0	368
2014	308	13	15	9	0	0	10	0	355
2015	277	13	15	10	0	0	13	0	328
2016	268	13	17	12	0	0	11	0	321
2017	257	14	18	8	0	0	13	0	310
2018	240	19	20	8	0	0	11	0	298
2019	212	20	20	11	0	0	17	0	280
2020	197	20	18	8	0	0	17	0	260
2021	186	19	19	11	0	0	17	0	252
2022	183	19	20	16	0	0	18	0	256
2023	189	14	23	16	0	0	18	0	260

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Limerick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	29.2	19.3	n/a
1989	581	30.3	19.1	n/a
1990	577	30.9	18.6	0
1991	623	33.3	18.7	n/a
1992	395	20.5	19.2	n/a
1993	406	21.0	19.3	n/a
1994	455	24.5	18.6	n/a
1995	533	32.3	16.5	n/a
1996	533	32.3	16.5	n/a
1997	475	37.0	12.8	n/a
1998	510	30.0	17.0	n/a
1999	584	31.5	18.5	n/a
2000	542	33.0	16.4	5.5
2001	631	33.6	18.8	4.9
2002	642	34.9	18.4	5.5
2003	642	34.9	18.4	5.5
2004	377	32.3	11.7	9.3
2005	398	30.0	13.3	8.8
2006	444	30.4	14.6	5
2007	469	33.0	14.2	5.5
2008	395	32.5	12.2	3.5
2009	390	32.6	12.0	4.6
2010	406	33.5	12.1	4
2011	380	29.5	12.8	5
2012	359	25.7	13.9	7.8
2013	368	25.7	14.2	6
2014	355	25.2	14.0	11.5
2015	328	25.0	13.1	12.8
2016	321	29.0	11.0	13.1
2017	310	29.0	10.6	13.9
2018	298	30.0	9.9	13.4
2019	280	27.0	10.3	11.1
2020	260	27.7	9.3	14.2
2021	252	26.5	9.5	17.5
2022	256	29.0	8.8	21.9
2023	260	28.0	9.2	26.5

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 Limerick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	29.2	19.3	n/a
1989	581	30.3	19.1	n/a
1990	577	30.9	18.6	0
1991	623	33.3	18.7	n/a
1992	395	20.5	19.2	n/a
1993	406	21.0	19.3	n/a
1994	455	24.5	18.6	n/a
1995	533	32.3	16.5	n/a
1996	533	32.3	16.5	n/a
1997	475	37.0	12.8	n/a
1998	510	30.0	17.0	n/a
1999	584	31.5	18.5	n/a
2000	542	33.0	16.4	5.5
2001	631	33.6	18.8	4.9
2002	642	34.9	18.4	5.5
2003	642	34.9	18.4	5.5
2004	377	32.3	11.7	9.3
2005	398	30.0	13.3	8.8
2006	444	30.4	14.6	5
2007	469	33.0	14.2	5.5
2008	395	32.5	12.2	3.5
2009	390	32.6	12.0	4.6
2010	406	33.5	12.1	4
2011	380	29.5	12.8	5
2012	359	25.7	13.9	7.8
2013	368	25.7	14.2	6
2014	355	25.2	14.0	11.5
2015	328	25.0	13.1	12.8
2016	321	29.0	11.0	13.1
2017	310	29.0	10.6	13.9
2018	298	30.0	9.9	13.4
2019	280	27.0	10.3	11.1
2020	260	27.7	9.3	14.2
2021	252	26.5	9.5	17.5
2022	256	29.0	8.8	21.9
2023	260	28.0	9.2	26.5

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 Limerick Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$52 (0.2%)	$22,130 (99.8%)	$22,182
2020	$226 (1.0%)	$22,814 (99.0%)	$23,040
2021	$657 (2.5%)	$25,311 (97.5%)	$25,968
2022	$518 (1.9%)	$27,203 (98.1%)	$27,721

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Limerick 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 291^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 132^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Limerick Elementary School)	71.5	71.4	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Limerick Elementary School)	67.9	79.6	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Limerick Elementary School)	70.5	78.4	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Limerick Elementary School)	95.7	92.2	3.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Limerick Elementary School)	85.9	86.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Limerick Elementary School)	70.8	75	4.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Limerick Elementary School)	95.7	92.2	3.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Limerick Elementary School)	78	83	5%
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	280	260	7.1%
African American	20	14	30%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	23	15%
Hispanic	11	16	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	189	10.8%
Two or More Races	17	18	5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.1%	26.5%	15.5%

Schools Near Limerick 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
Limerick Elementary School	Public	K-4	81 Limerick Center Rd	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6007	260	28	9.2	26.5%	189 (72.7%)	14 (5.4%)	16 (6.2%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	88.2	132^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	91.4%		87.3	152^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.1%	20	71.4	78.4			75.0	92.2	92.2	79.6	86.3			83.0	$27,721	$518	$27,203
Evans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	125 Sunset Rd	Limerick	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6012	559	38	14.7	15.7%	424 (75.8%)	18 (3.2%)	25 (4.5%)	62 (11.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	84.8	194^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.4%		86.9	156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	38	77.1	68.5			72.6	94.6	94.6	75.4	70.0			72.6	$18,148	$688	$17,460
Brooke Elementary School	Public	K-4	339 N Lewis Rd	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 705-6006	393	32	12.2	26.7%	234 (59.5%)	19 (4.8%)	58 (14.8%)	61 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	76.2	349^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.2%		80.4	280^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%	69	65.9	64.0			65.0	82.6	82.6	69.0	70.2			69.6	$19,661	$503	$19,158
Royersford Elementary School	Public	K-4	450 Spring St	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 706-6005	378	32	11.8	39.4%	263 (69.6%)	32 (8.5%)	42 (11.1%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.9%)	72.8	434^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.7%		79.6	296^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.7%	138	55.7	59.4			57.7	87.8	87.8	65.7	70.3			68.1	$20,040	$818	$19,222
Upper Providence Elementary School	Public	K-4	833 South Lewis Rd Bldg 3	Royersford	19468	Montgomery County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 705-6009	447	38	11.9	8.5%	295 (66.0%)	11 (2.5%)	9 (2.0%)	107 (23.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	90.5	83^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.6%		90.6	84^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.5%	1	85.7	78.3			82.1	92.8	92.8	84.5	78.3			81.5	$21,126	$566	$20,561
Spring City Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Wall Street	Spring City	19475	Chester County	Spring-Ford Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 705-6004	157	16	9.8	47.8%	115 (73.2%)	9 (5.7%)	8 (5.1%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.5%)	49.1	887^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.2%		59.9	695^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.7%	192	50.0	42.8			46.1	77.1	77.1	50.0	48.5			49.2	$26,046	$1,121	$24,925
East Coventry Elementary School	Public	K-6	2461 East Cedarville Road	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 469-5103	470	39	12.0	27.9%	379 (80.6%)	16 (3.4%)	29 (6.2%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	85.2	188^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.7%		85.7	187^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.8%	1	73.5	83.3	67.1	73.0	73.5	88.9	88.9	62.6	73.6	76.8	73.8	71.4	$38	$02	$36
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School	Public	3-5	1329 Buchert Road	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 323-7510	661	48	13.7	48.3%	383 (57.9%)	121 (18.3%)	71 (10.7%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (11.0%)	47.8	911^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.6%		51.6	867^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%	44	42.8	43.7	40.9		42.4	77.0	77.0	48.6	51.3	50.3		50.0	$18,159	$963	$17,196
Evergreen Elementary School	Public	K-5	98 Kagey Rd	Collegeville	19426	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 409-9751	510	36	14.3	19.4%	389 (76.3%)	27 (5.3%)	30 (5.9%)	34 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	90.5	85^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.7	119^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.2%	34	75.6	78.6	73.4		75.9	96.4	96.4	81.4	86.9	78.5		82.3	$18,849	$494	$18,356
Schwenksville Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 2nd Street	Schwenksville	19473	Montgomery County	Perkiomen Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 879-8770	485	40	12.2	27.0%	394 (81.2%)	23 (4.7%)	48 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	75.1	373^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%		80.8	276^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.0%	97	62.5	47.4	58.8		55.9	92.3	92.3	68.7	71.8	68.2		69.6	$20,925	$718	$20,207

Frequently Asked Questions about Limerick Elementary School

How many students attend Limerick Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Limerick Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Limerick Elementary School?

Students at Limerick Elementary School are 73% White, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

What district is Limerick Elementary School in?

Spring-Ford Area School District

Is Limerick Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Limerick Elementary School ranks in the top 8.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Limerick Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Spring-Ford Intrmd School 5th/6th
Middle : Spring-Ford Middle School 7th Grade Center
Middle : Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center
High : Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Center

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