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Colonial Elementary School vs. Ridge Park Elementary School

Should you attend Colonial Elementary School or Ridge Park 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.

School Overview

School
Colonial Elementary School
230 Flourtown Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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10/
10
Top 10%
Ridge Park Elementary School
200 Karrs Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Colonial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Ridge Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 845 students in grades 4-5, Colonial Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Ridge Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
4-5
K-3
Total Students
845 students
541 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colonial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridge Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colonial Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridge Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colonial Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridge Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#240 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#252 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colonial 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 Ridge Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in PA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial 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 Ridge Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial 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 Ridge Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonial Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colonial Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridge Park Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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139
Grade 1 Students
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126
Grade 2 Students
-
148
Grade 3 Students
-
128
Grade 4 Students
421
-
Grade 5 Students
424
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colonial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridge Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colonial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridge Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colonial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridge Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colonial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridge Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colonial Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridge Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colonial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridge Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colonial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridge Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colonial Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridge Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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