Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lower Salford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Salford Elementary School?
357 students attend Lower Salford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lower Salford Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Salford Elementary School?
Lower Salford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Salford Elementary School offer ?
Lower Salford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lower Salford Elementary School part of?
Lower Salford Elementary School is part of Souderton Area School District.
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