Cole Manor Elementary School in Norristown, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Cole Manor Elementary School is a suburban public school in Norristown, Pennsylvania that is part of Norristown Area School District. It serves 347 students in grades 1 - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 4

347 Students

29 Teachers

2350 Springview Rd

Norristown, PA 19401 View local requests

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Cole Manor Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Cole Manor Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Cole Manor Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 22, 2025

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