Enrollment
962
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420771007401
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Downingtown Stem Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Downingtown Stem Academy
Downingtown Stem Academy is a lower-poverty, large high school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 962 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 962 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Downingtown's high schools, it stands alongside Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students): Downingtown Stem Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
Downingtown Area Sd also operates Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students) and Downingtown Hs East Campus (1,708 students) alongside Downingtown Stem Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Downingtown Stem Academy compares
Downingtown Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Downingtown Area Sd, which includes Downingtown Stem Academy.
$16,432
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 21.1%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~962 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Downingtown Stem Academy a good school?
Downingtown Stem Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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