Unionville-Chadds Ford SD

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania — 6 schools

3,816
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$23,877
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD operates 6 public schools serving 3,816 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,665 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,877 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 79.2% local, 17.8% state, and 3.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $113,295 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #406 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (25 AP courses district-wide), a 299:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.2% White, 13.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Unionville Hs accounts for 34.5% of all Unionville-Chadds Ford SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Unionville-Chadds Ford SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD school enrollment ranges from 328 students (lowest) to 1,263 students (highest), a spread of 935 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Unionville-Chadds Ford SD is typically wider than the Unionville-Chadds Ford SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD chronic absenteeism rate is 5.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.1%
Federal
17.8%
State
79.2%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
406 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Chester County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$113,295
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD.

White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 13.5%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
25 AP courses total
299:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD

School Enrollment
Unionville Hs
1,263
Charles F Patton Ms
842
Pocopson El Sch
514
Unionville El Sch
372
Hillendale El Sch
346
Chadds Ford El Sch
328

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD?

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,816 students.

How much does Unionville-Chadds Ford SD spend per student?

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD spends $23,877 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #406 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD?

The average teacher salary in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD is $113,295 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Unionville-Chadds Ford SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Unionville-Chadds Ford SD?

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD students are 74.2% White, 13.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Unionville-Chadds Ford SD?

Unionville-Chadds Ford SD has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #406 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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