Enrollment
514
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, PA
Pocopson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pocopson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422421000677
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocopson El Sch earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocopson El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocopson El Sch ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422421000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocopson El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocopson El Sch
Pocopson El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Chester, Pennsylvania, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Chester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sarah W Starkweather El Sch (576 students): Pocopson El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14:1).
Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd also operates Unionville Hs (1,263 students) and Charles F Patton Ms (842 students) alongside Pocopson El Sch.
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 Pocopson El Sch compares
Pocopson El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 96% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.6%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Pocopson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd, which includes Pocopson El Sch.
$20,383
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 17.8%
Federal 3.1%
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 Pocopson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles F Patton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unionville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillendale El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chadds Ford El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocopson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
Standard public school
576 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hillsdale El Sch
Standard public school
537 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
Standard public school
529 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Greystone El Sch
Standard public school
511 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
East Goshen El Sch
Standard public school
510 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Bradford El Sch
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~514 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pocopson El Sch
How many students attend Pocopson El Sch?
Pocopson El Sch has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocopson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocopson El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocopson El Sch?
2.1% of students at Pocopson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocopson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pocopson El Sch is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocopson El Sch?
Pocopson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pocopson El Sch rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocopson El Sch ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in West Chester, 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 West Chester on the city page.
Is Pocopson El Sch a good school?
Pocopson El Sch earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd?
Besides Pocopson El Sch, Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd also operates Unionville Hs (1,263 students), Charles F Patton Ms (842 students), and Unionville El Sch (372 students). See the Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd district page for the complete list.
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