How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Wissahickon MS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ambler, PA | Ambler, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,208 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.7% | 20.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Wissahickon MS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,718 | $23,718 |
| District | Wissahickon SD | Wissahickon SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Wissahickon MS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 58.9% |
| African American | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lower Gwynedd El Sch | Wissahickon MS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 630:1 | 302:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 51 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.