PAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

East Ward El Sch — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Downingtown, Pennsylvania|Downingtown Area SD

Downingtown, PA 19335

School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
557
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
30.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
85-89%
Math Proficiency
60-64%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
9 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
519
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
38
97% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
0.2
Nurses
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,308
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,408
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,993
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 2%State 22%Local 76%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$376,063
+2.6% 1yr+34.4% 5yr
Philadelphia, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.5%
Below 150% poverty line
3.9%
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Uninsured residents
5.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,607
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,302
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
639 (28%)
Other Health Impairment
588 (26%)
Autism
399 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
326 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
216 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
76 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

549
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ward El Sch

East Ward El Sch currently enrolls 557 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.

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