- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennett Square, PA
Unionville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Unionville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422421001442
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unionville El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kennett Square · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Unionville El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unionville El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, PA.
School address
District: Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422421001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Unionville El Sch grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 422421001442 · Kennett Square, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Unionville Hs (1,263 students)
Unionville El Sch grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Unionville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unionville Hs
Unionville Hs
1,263 students
- Charles F Patt
Charles F Patton Ms
842 students
- Pocopson El Sc
Pocopson El Sch
514 students
- This school 372
Unionville El Sch
372 students
- Hillendale El 346
Hillendale El Sch
346 students
- Chadds Ford El 328
Chadds Ford El Sch
328 students
What this shows Unionville El Sch reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unionville El Sch compares
Unionville 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 89% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,818
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Unionville El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd reports $21,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unionville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles F Patton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocopson El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillendale El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chadds Ford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unionville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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 Kennett Square
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unionville El Sch
How many students attend Unionville El Sch?
Unionville El Sch has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennett Square, PA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unionville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Unionville El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Unionville El Sch?
6.4% of students at Unionville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unionville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Unionville El Sch is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Kennett Square, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unionville El Sch?
Unionville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Unionville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Kennett Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Unionville El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd?
Besides Unionville El Sch, Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd also operates Unionville Hs (1,263 students), Charles F Patton Ms (842 students), and Pocopson El Sch (514 students). See the Unionville-Chadds Ford Sd district page for the complete list.