PAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Pickering Valley El Sch — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Chester Springs, Pennsylvania|Downingtown Area SD
Chester Springs, PA 19425
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
457
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Downingtown Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
8.3%
Phone
(610)458-5324School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
90-94%
Math Proficiency
75-79%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
18 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.3:1
Better than average in PATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
440
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
41
98% 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)
423
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Pickering Valley El Sch
As of the most recent data, 457 students are enrolled at Pickering Valley El Sch. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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