- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Exton, PA
Downingtown Hs East Campus
Federal NCES profile for Downingtown Hs East Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420771000706
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downingtown Hs East Campus earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Exton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Downingtown Hs East Campus has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Hs East Campus ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Exton, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Downingtown Hs East Campus held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 132.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 420771000706 · Exton, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,708 enr · 13.3:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Downingtown Hs East Campus held near 1,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 132.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Downingtown Hs East Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs West Campus
1,796 students
- This school
Downingtown Hs East Campus
1,708 students
- Downingtown Ms
Downingtown Ms
1,074 students
- Marsh Creek Si
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
1,066 students
- Lionville Ms
Lionville Ms
1,045 students
- Downingtown St
Downingtown Stem Academy
962 students
What this shows Downingtown Hs East Campus reports 1,708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downingtown Hs East Campus compares
Downingtown Hs East Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 76% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,708 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,708
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Asian 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Downingtown Hs East Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downingtown Area Sd reports $17,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downingtown Hs East Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downingtown Hs East Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downingtown Hs East Campus
How many students attend Downingtown Hs East Campus?
Downingtown Hs East Campus has 1,708 students enrolled. It is a high school in Exton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,702 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Hs East Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Hs East Campus is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downingtown Hs East Campus?
14.1% of students at Downingtown Hs East Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downingtown Hs East Campus?
The largest demographic group at Downingtown Hs East Campus is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Exton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downingtown Hs East Campus?
Downingtown Hs East Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downingtown Hs East Campus rank among public schools in Exton?
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Hs East Campus ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Exton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Exton on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides Downingtown Hs East Campus, Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students), Downingtown Ms (1,074 students), and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center (1,066 students). See the Downingtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.