- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Downingtown, PA
Shamona Creek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shamona Creek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420771009948
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shamona Creek El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Downingtown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shamona Creek El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shamona Creek El Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Downingtown, PA.
School address
District: Downingtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420771009948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Shamona Creek El Sch shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 420771009948 · Downingtown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.2:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Downingtown Hs West Campus (1,796 students)
Shamona Creek El Sch shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shamona Creek 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 488
Shamona Creek El Sch
488 students
What this shows Shamona Creek El Sch reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shamona Creek El Sch compares
Shamona Creek El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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 488 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.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Asian 28.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Shamona Creek 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 Shamona Creek El Sch 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lionville Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shamona Creek 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
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
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shamona Creek El Sch
How many students attend Shamona Creek El Sch?
Shamona Creek El Sch has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Downingtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shamona Creek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shamona Creek El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shamona Creek El Sch?
6.1% of students at Shamona Creek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shamona Creek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shamona Creek El Sch is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Downingtown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shamona Creek El Sch?
Shamona Creek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Shamona Creek El Sch rank among elementary schools in Downingtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Shamona Creek El Sch ranks #3 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 Shamona Creek 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.