St. Joseph Elementary School in Cheltenham, PA serves 192 udents in kindergarten through eighth grade in a Catholic, co鈥揺ducational program.
The school operates in an urban community and maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 with a faculty of 9 teachers.
Approximately 75% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting the community composition.
Joseph Elementary is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a curriculum aligned with Catholic education principles.
Nearby Cheltenham private schools offer comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes, providing families local options for Catholic elementary education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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