Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 19401

The 19401 zip code area of Norristown, Pennsylvania is home to 4 elementary schools that are part of the Norristown Area School District, which is ranked 497 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant performance gaps between these schools and the district/state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, despite the schools serving a high-poverty student population.

Among the standout schools in this area, Davenport Elementary School has the highest overall PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates, as well as the highest PSSA Science proficiency rate. Cole Manor Elementary School also performs well, with the second-highest overall PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates, and the second-highest PSSA Science proficiency rate. These schools could serve as models for the district and provide insights into effective strategies for improving student outcomes.

Despite the overall challenges facing the Norristown Area School District, the data also reveals some interesting findings, such as the significant variation in per-student spending, ranging from $15,793 at Hancock Elementary to $24,894 at Ray S. Musselman Learning Center. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 10.9 to 12.8 students per teacher, but the high poverty levels, as evidenced by the free/reduced lunch rates, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by the district and its schools.