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Norristown Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
12
Schools
7,785
Students
$21,768
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
94.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
78.6%
Graduation Rate
-7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Norristown Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,785 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,768 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cole Manor El SchKG–04386
Gotwals El Sch01–04377
Hancock El Sch01–04332
Marshall Street El SchKG–04581
Paul V Fly El SchKG–04452
Ray S. Musselman Learning CenterKG–KG247
Whitehall El SchKG–04486
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Norriton MS05–08864
Eisenhower MS05–08812
Stewart MS05–08798
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Norristown Area HS09–122,309
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area09–12141
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,768+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
62%
State
22.4%
Local (property tax)
62.4%
Federal
15.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,785
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.6%
Opportunity Score45/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,768 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.6%, graduation is 7.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norristown Area SD?
Norristown Area SD has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,785 students.
What is the graduation rate for Norristown Area SD?
The graduation rate is 78.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Norristown Area SD spend per student?
Norristown Area SD spends $21,768 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Norristown Area SD?
95% of students in Norristown Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Norristown Area SD?
No, Norristown Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Norristown Area SD serve?
Norristown Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Norristown Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Norristown Area SD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.