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Cole Manor Elementary School vs. Paul V Fly Elementary School

Should you attend Cole Manor Elementary School or Paul V Fly Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cole Manor Elementary School
2350 Springview Rd
Norristown, PA 19401
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Paul V Fly Elementary School
2920 Potshop Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cole Manor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Paul V Fly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
354 students
461 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cole Manor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul V Fly Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cole Manor Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul V Fly Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cole Manor Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul V Fly Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cole Manor Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul V Fly Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1957 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1621 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cole Manor Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul V Fly Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cole Manor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Fly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cole Manor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Fly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cole Manor Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul V Fly Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cole Manor Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paul V Fly Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
83
Grade 1 Students
72
101
Grade 2 Students
112
87
Grade 3 Students
88
99
Grade 4 Students
82
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cole Manor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul V Fly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cole Manor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul V Fly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
37%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cole Manor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul V Fly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cole Manor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul V Fly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cole Manor Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul V Fly Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norristown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cole Manor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul V Fly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cole Manor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul V Fly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cole Manor Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul V Fly Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norristown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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