Marple Newtown School District

The Marple Newtown School District is located in Newtown Square, PA and includes 6 schools that serve 3,604 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Marple Newtown School District spends $12,404 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Marple Newtown School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Marple Newtown School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Marple Newtown School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Marple Newtown School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.