Norristown Area School District

401 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403-2745
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Norristown Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,907 students in Norristown Area School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Elementary Schools in Norristown Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
7,617 Students
1,107,128 Students
# Teachers
573 Teachers
83,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Norristown Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#538 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
38%
31%
55%
42%
57%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
52%
16%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
10%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,868 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,401 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,868
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,401
$23,146

Best Norristown Area School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul V Fly Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-0380
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Cole Manor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5525
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-8550
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 E Oak St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-1077
Gr: 1-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Arch & Summit Streets
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5522
Gr: 1-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
East Norriton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Gr: 5-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
399 N Whitehall Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 630-6000
Gr: K-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Gr: 5-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Blockson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Gr: 5-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 7,617 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links