Enrollment
252
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POTTSGROVE SD·NCES 421965003336
West Pottsgrove Elementary School
25 Grosstown Rd, Stowe, PA 19464 · (610) 323-6510 · Montgomery County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL252 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
249 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 89 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 86 | 34% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Pottsgrove Elementary School→Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School→Pottsgrove Middle School→Pottsgrove SHS
Based on grade levels within Pottsgrove SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like West Pottsgrove Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pottsgrove Elementary School this school | 252 | 98.8% | N/A |
| Clara Barton Elementary School West Mifflin | 229 | 98.7% | 52.8% |
| Chester Street Elementary School Kingston | 294 | 97.6% | 35.2% |
| Falling Spring Elementary School Chambersburg | 256 | 94.5% | 57.8% |
| Bellevue Elementary School Pittsburgh | 348 | 94.0% | 50.0% |
| South Hamilton Elementary School Chambersburg | 275 | 97.1% | 60.8% |
Matched among Pennsylvania elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Pottsgrove Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 252 | #1,404 of 1,638 | #94 of 96 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #238 of 1,528 | #17 of 96 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.4% | #177 of 1,531 | #21 of 96 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.8% | #404 of 1,600 | #8 of 95 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.9% | #850 of 1,045 | #54 of 61 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
252
-5 (-2%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 351
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 11.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 252 | 22.5 | 11.2:1 | 99% (249) |
| 2023-24 | 273 | 22.4 | 12.2:1 | 99% (270) |
| 2022-23 | 253 | 22.3 | 11.3:1 | 50% (127) |
| 2020-21 | 257 | 23 | 11.2:1 | 31% (79) |
| 2017-18 | 265 | 22.9 | 11.6:1 | 37% (98) |
| 2015-16 | 298 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 39% (115) |
| 2010-11 | 460 | 28 | 16.4:1 | 26% (119) |
| 2000-01 | 433 | 26 | 16.6:1 | 28% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 351 | 21 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Pottsgrove Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (265 to 252); teachers down 2% (22.9 to 22.5).
About West Pottsgrove Elementary School
Among the schools in Stowe, Pennsylvania, is West Pottsgrove Elementary School, a small elementary school. The school had 252 students in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Pennsylvania is about 443, so this school runs 43% smaller than that.
Enrollment across the 5 schools in Pottsgrove SD totals 2,932 students.
A majority of students at West Pottsgrove Elementary School, 52%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 16% multiracial, 15% Hispanic, 15% Black, and 2% Asian. The White share of the county population is higher, at 73%. By the diversity index, West Pottsgrove Elementary School comes in at 66%.
The school employs the equivalent of 22.5 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 11.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Pennsylvania is 13.1:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at West Pottsgrove Elementary School is 99%. Across public schools in Montgomery County, the average is 40%.
In Montgomery County (population about 867,573), median household income is about $113,915, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 53% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. West Pottsgrove Elementary School is one of 160 public schools in Montgomery County, which together enroll about 115,302 students.
Of nearby public schools, Barth Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.7 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21, West Pottsgrove Elementary School enrolled 257; in 2024-25, 252.
The West Pottsgrove Elementary School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,573
Census ACS
Median income
$113,915
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
115,302 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pottsgrove SD
- Pottsgrove SHSHigh · 973 students
- Pottsgrove Middle SchoolMiddle · 678 students
- Lower Pottsgrove Elementary SchoolElementary · 646 students
- Ringing Rocks Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
Nearby schools
- Barth Elementary School0.7 mi · 321
- Lincoln Elementary School2.0 mi · 322
- Pottstown Middle School2.5 mi · 918
- North Coventry Elementary School2.7 mi · 532
- Pottstown High School2.7 mi · 911
- Franklin Elementary School3.0 mi · 354
Frequently asked questions
About West Pottsgrove Elementary SchoolHow many students attend West Pottsgrove Elementary School?
West Pottsgrove Elementary School enrolls approximately 252 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does West Pottsgrove Elementary School serve?
West Pottsgrove Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove Elementary School is approximately 11.2:1 (23 FTE teachers).
How diverse is West Pottsgrove Elementary School?
West Pottsgrove Elementary School reports a student body of 52% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Who oversees West Pottsgrove Elementary School?
West Pottsgrove Elementary School is overseen by Pottsgrove SD in Montgomery County.
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