- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Downingtown, PA
East Ward El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Ward El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420771005011
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ward El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ward El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ward El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771005011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
East Ward El Sch held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 420771005011 · Downingtown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 15.7:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
East Ward El Sch held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Ward El Sch 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 549
East Ward El Sch
549 students
What this shows East Ward El Sch reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ward El Sch compares
East Ward El Sch 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Asian 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.8%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, East Ward El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 East Ward El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ward El Sch'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 elementary schools in Downingtown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lionville El Sch
Standard public school
668 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
West Bradford El Sch
Standard public school
623 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Standard public school
537 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Bradford Hgts El Sch
Standard public school
534 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beaver Creek El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Standard public school
488 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ward El Sch
How many students attend East Ward El Sch?
East Ward El Sch has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ward El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ward El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ward El Sch?
25.6% of students at East Ward El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ward El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Ward El Sch is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ward El Sch?
East Ward El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 East Ward El Sch rank among elementary schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ward El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Downingtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Downingtown Area Sd?
Besides East Ward El Sch, 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.