- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Downingtown, PA
Downingtown Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Downingtown Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420771007401
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downingtown Stem Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Downingtown Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Stem Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771007401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Downingtown Stem Academy held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 420771007401 · Downingtown, PA High · MID · TRAD
962 enr · 14.6:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Downingtown Stem Academy held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Downingtown Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Downingtown Hs
Downingtown Hs West Campus
1,796 students
- Downingtown Hs
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
- This school
Downingtown Stem Academy
962 students
What this shows Downingtown Stem Academy reports 962 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downingtown Stem Academy compares
Downingtown Stem Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Asian 45.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Downingtown Stem Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downingtown Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Downingtown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~962 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downingtown Stem Academy
How many students attend Downingtown Stem Academy?
Downingtown Stem Academy has 962 students enrolled. It is a high school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 924 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Downingtown Stem Academy is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downingtown Stem Academy?
5.8% of students at Downingtown Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downingtown Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Downingtown Stem Academy is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downingtown Stem Academy?
Downingtown Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Stem Academy rank among high schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Downingtown Stem Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Downingtown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Downingtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides Downingtown Stem Academy, Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students), Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students), and Downingtown Ms (1,074 students). See the Downingtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.