Gulph Elementary School

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Gulph Elementary School ranks 787 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gulph Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Upper Merion Area School District in King of Prussia, PA. The school has a diverse student population, with 38% White, 20% African American, 9.78% Hispanic, and 20.44% Asian students.

Academically, Gulph Elementary School's performance on PSSA tests is generally lower than the surrounding schools in the district, with 48.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 54.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance in Science is stronger, with 78.8% proficient or better. Gulph Elementary also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.44% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 30-35% at nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but currently places it in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, lower than the surrounding district schools.

Despite these challenges, Gulph Elementary School's diverse student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 could be leveraged to improve outcomes for all students. The school's performance for specific subgroups is mixed, ranking in the top 25% for African American students but in the bottom 30% for Asian students and low-socioeconomic status students. With its higher per-student spending of $24,356, the school has the resources to address these disparities and provide a quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

650 S Henderson Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406-4209

(610) 592-2020

District: Upper Merion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
787^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,356

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.0%

Asian:

20.4%

African American:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gulph Elementary School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Gulph Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Upper Merion Area School District. Student population at Gulph Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38%), Asian (20.4%), African American (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulph Elementary School is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Gulph Elementary School employs 42.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulph Elementary School is $24,356, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gulph Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulph Elementary School 787^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gulph Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Upper Merion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion Area School District 145^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gulph Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gulph Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	46.07	992^nd	1544	35.8%
2021	60.49	628^th	1433	56.2%
2022	60.85	671^st	1534	56.3%
2023	54.87	787^th	1534	48.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gulph Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.45	999^th	1414	29.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gulph Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.86	86^th	160	46.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Gulph Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.32	127^th	437	70.9%

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Rank History for White students at Gulph Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.96	653^rd	1236	47.2%

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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 Gulph Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	159	49	92	38	2	34	374
2020	163	45	110	46	2	46	412
2021	173	52	113	49	0	48	435
2022	182	72	98	51	0	49	452
2023	171	90	92	44	0	53	450

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 Gulph Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	374	32.4	11.5	38
2020	412	33.2	12.3	41
2021	435	38.2	11.3	41.1
2022	452	39.2	11.5	40.5
2023	450	42.2	10.6	44.4

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 Gulph Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	374	32.4	11.5	38
2020	412	33.2	12.3	41
2021	435	38.2	11.3	41.1
2022	452	39.2	11.5	40.5
2023	450	42.2	10.6	44.4

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 Gulph Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$128 (0.6%)	$21,530 (99.4%)	$21,658
2020	$122 (0.6%)	$20,135 (99.4%)	$20,258
2021	$565 (2.6%)	$21,535 (97.4%)	$22,100
2022	$596 (2.4%)	$23,760 (97.6%)	$24,356

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulph Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 992^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 787^th of 1534 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gulph Elementary School)	42.6	46.9	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulph Elementary School)	46.7	53.2	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Gulph Elementary School)	48.4	50.8	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Gulph Elementary School)	81.2	78.8	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulph Elementary School)	70.3	56.9	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Gulph Elementary School)	45.6	48.7	3.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Gulph Elementary School)	81.2	78.8	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gulph Elementary School)	58.9	54.9	4%
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	374	450	20.3%
African American	49	90	83.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	92	92
Hispanic	38	44	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	171	7.5%
Two or More Races	34	53	55.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	44.4%	6.5%

Schools Near Gulph 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gulph Elementary School	Public	K-4	650 S Henderson Rd	King of Prussia	19406	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 592-2020	450	42	10.6	44.4%	171 (38.0%)	90 (20.0%)	44 (9.8%)	92 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.8%)	54.9	787^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.7%		60.8	671^st of 1534 public elementary schools	56.3%	116	46.9	50.8		48.7	78.8	78.8	53.2	56.9		54.9	$24,356	$596	$23,760
Bridgeport Elementary School	Public	K-4	900 Bush and School Lane	Bridgeport	19405	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 205-3602	266	26	10.3	75.6%	112 (42.1%)	30 (11.3%)	80 (30.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.7%)	53.9	813^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.0%		46.4	949^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.1%	136	45.3	61.7		53.0	78.7	78.7	45.3	55.4		50.0	$29,270	$2,076	$27,194
Candlebrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	310 Prince Frederick St	King of Prussia	19406	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 205-3702	324	29	11.3	35.5%	204 (63.0%)	19 (5.9%)	28 (8.6%)	49 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.4%)	82.7	227^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.2%		87.3	151^st of 1534 public elementary schools	90.2%	76	61.3	71.0		66.4	94.2	94.2	71.0	80.9		76.2	$23,300	$754	$22,546
Roberts Elementary School	Public	K-4	889 Croton Road	Wayne	19087	Delaware County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 205-3752	286	24	12.0	30.8%	145 (50.7%)	27 (9.4%)	24 (8.4%)	53 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (12.9%)	82.5	231^st of 1534 public elementary schools	84.9%		81.2	272^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.3%	41	66.6	71.7		69.2	89.4	89.4	72.9	76.6		74.8	$24,229	$598	$23,631
Radnor Elementary School	Public	K-5	20 Matsonford Road	Radnor	19087	Delaware County	Radnor Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 788-9300	561	45	12.5	11.1%	393 (70.1%)	29 (5.2%)	28 (5.0%)	65 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.0%)	91.5	69^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.5	35^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.7%	34	86.9	75.3	82.8	81.9	89.2	89.2	83.0	83.7	87.3	84.6	$22,935	$624	$22,311
Conshohocken Elementary School	Public	K-3	3rd Avenue & Harry Street	Conshohocken	19428	Montgomery County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 828-0362	212	22	9.2	31.1%	148 (69.8%)	17 (8.0%)	17 (8.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.7%)								(n/a)	95.7			95.7			83.0			83.0	$27,118	$1,508	$25,609
Caley Elementary School	Public	K-4	725 Caley Road	King of Prussia	19406	Montgomery County	Upper Merion Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 205-3652	416	32	13.1	30.0%	159 (38.2%)	65 (15.6%)	25 (6.0%)	121 (29.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.8%)	83.2	221^st of 1534 public elementary schools	85.6%		86.7	166^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	55	69.9	70.4		70.0	87.5	87.5	75.2	78.2		76.4	$21,708	$413	$21,295
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center	Public	K	1020 Sandy Street	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 270-2140	247	23	10.7	100.0%	17 (6.9%)	87 (35.2%)	121 (49.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.7%)								(n/a)											$23,667	$5,634	$18,033
Davenport Elementary School	Public	1-4	1 E Oak St	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 275-1077	377	29	13.1	100.0%	10 (2.7%)	92 (24.4%)	253 (67.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	24.2	1177^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.3%		14.8	1272^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	17.1%	95	40.8	26.7		33.8	69.3	69.3	29.0	22.3		25.7	$22,412	$1,504	$20,909
Hancock Elementary School	Public	1-4	Arch & Summit Streets	Norristown	19401	Montgomery County	Norristown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 275-5522	332	23	14.4	100.0%	37 (11.1%)	135 (40.7%)	122 (36.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.8%)	23.2	1187^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.6%		25.6	1158^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.5%	29	25.4	18.8		22.3	63.2	63.2	32.5	46.3		39.0	$21,378	$2,087	$19,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulph Elementary School

Is Gulph Elementary School a good school?

Gulph Elementary School ranks 787^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gulph Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Gulph Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gulph Elementary School?

Students at Gulph Elementary School are 38% White, 20% Asian, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

What district is Gulph Elementary School in?

Upper Merion Area School District

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