- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Downingtown, PA
Lionville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lionville 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 420771006476
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lionville El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lionville El Sch has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lionville El Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771006476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lionville El Sch held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 420771006476 · Downingtown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 17.1:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Lionville El Sch held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lionville 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 668
Lionville El Sch
668 students
What this shows Lionville El Sch reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lionville El Sch compares
Lionville 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Lionville 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 Lionville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Downingtown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lionville 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.
West Bradford El Sch
Standard public school
623 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
East Ward El Sch
Standard public school
549 students 15.7:1 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lionville El Sch
How many students attend Lionville El Sch?
Lionville El Sch has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lionville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lionville El Sch is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lionville El Sch?
14.4% of students at Lionville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lionville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lionville El Sch is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lionville El Sch?
Lionville 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 Lionville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lionville El Sch ranks #6 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 Lionville 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.