- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Exton, PA
Exton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Exton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422529001456
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exton El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Exton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Exton El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exton El Sch ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Exton, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Exton El Sch grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 422529001456 · Exton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 14.4:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students)
Exton El Sch grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Exton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Chester H
West Chester Henderson Hs
1,444 students
- West Chester E
West Chester East Hs
1,216 students
- West Chester B
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
1,159 students
- E N Peirce Ms
E N Peirce Ms
1,040 students
- J R Fugett Ms
J R Fugett Ms
930 students
- This school 533
Exton El Sch
533 students
What this shows Exton El Sch reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exton El Sch compares
Exton El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$18,039
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
Asian 39.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Exton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chester Area Sd reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Henderson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Chester East Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E N Peirce Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Exton El Sch
How many students attend Exton El Sch?
Exton El Sch has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Exton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Exton El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exton El Sch?
14.5% of students at Exton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Exton El Sch is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Exton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exton El Sch?
Exton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Exton El Sch rank among public schools in Exton?
By Resource Investment Index, Exton El Sch ranks #4 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 West Chester Area Sd?
Besides Exton El Sch, West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students), West Chester East Hs (1,216 students), and West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students). See the West Chester Area Sd district page for the complete list.