Kings Highway Elementary School

Summary:

Kings Highway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 494 and is part of the Coatesville Area School District.

Kings Highway Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 50% White, 21.05% African American, 18.02% Hispanic, 1.82% Asian, and 8.91% two or more races. While the school's overall academic performance is low, ranking in the bottom third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, it performs exceptionally well for its African American students, who rank in the top 25% of the state. However, the school faces significant challenges, with over 98% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Coatesville Area School District, Kings Highway Elementary School's challenges are not unique. The nearby schools, such as Octorara Elementary School and Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School, also struggle with low academic achievement and high percentages of students from low-income families. This suggests that the district as a whole may benefit from collaborative efforts to address the underlying issues and leverage the strengths of individual schools, such as Kings Highway Elementary School's effective support for its African American students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 841 W Kings Hwy
       Coatesville, PA  19320-1714


(610) 383-3775

District: Coatesville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1002nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,118 Help


Students who attend Kings Highway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott Middle School
High:    Coatesville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
African American:
21.1%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kings Highway Elementary School ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kings Highway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), African American (21.1%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Coatesville Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary School is 14.9, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kings Highway Elementary School is $16,118, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kings Highway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kings Highway Elementary School 1002nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kings Highway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Coatesville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coatesville Area School District 514th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kings Highway Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kings Highway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.92 438th 1302 66.4%
2004 57.31 667th 1308 49.0%
2005 49.88 805th 1299 38.0%
2006 58.58 744th 1545 51.8%
2007 59.62 753rd 1555 51.6%
2008 54.28 889th 1551 42.7%
2009 63.04 666th 1549 57.0%
2010 59.89 785th 1579 50.3%
2011 60.64 760th 1597 52.4%
2012 62.75 762nd 1599 52.3%
2013 57.63 827th 1519 45.6%
2014 57.52 798th 1467 45.6%
2015 56.11 790th 1474 46.4%
2016 48.28 960th 1554 38.2%
2017 42.57 1034th 1547 33.2%
2018 46.05 987th 1530 35.5%
2019 37.81 1086th 1544 29.7%
2021 22.11 1133rd 1433 20.9%
2022 32.83 1095th 1534 28.6%
2023 41.18 1002nd 1534 34.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kings Highway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.58 905th 1414 36.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kings Highway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.94 649th 1043 37.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kings Highway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.35 97th 437 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kings Highway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.69 985th 1236 20.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Open Quote Kings Highway Elementary, unbeknownst to many, is the highest and best performing elementary school in the entire CASD, and per the Pa. Department of Education, has met academic standards, test scores, and other proficiency levels equivalent if not superior to other well known elementary schools in the region, including many Downingtown School Districts, and high performing elementary schools such as Meredith in Philly. Kings Highway is also the recipient of and designated as a "National Blue Ribbon School", an award or designation given only to a small handful of PA schools each year. The school has exceptional leadership, a very comprehensive music program, and a very organized and active PTA. Additionally, the school excels above and beyond the PA PSSA/Key Stone Exam state averages in Math, Reading, and Writing. The school maintains and fosters active parental engagement, including the publication of monthly newsletters, parent-student activities (Family Fun Days), comprehensive parental volunteer program, and other activities to otherwise enhance "Lion's Pride." The school is a hidden gem, well deserving of the recognition as a standard of education within Pennsylvania. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kings Highway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 140 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 515 165 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1990 534 154 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 588 170 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1992 409 175 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 438 171 2 24 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 453 160 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 461 159 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 461 159 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 460 169 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 477 155 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1999 486 151 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 661
2000 475 149 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2001 459 129 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 371 104 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 371 104 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 322 101 7 52 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 329 95 10 46 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2006 341 91 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 381 102 10 18 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 378 105 12 26 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 383 121 11 23 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 391 103 12 51 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 378 120 10 45 0 0 0 0 553
2012 359 126 13 47 0 0 1 0 546
2013 347 135 11 47 0 0 7 0 547
2014 362 140 7 62 0 0 17 0 588
2015 343 138 6 57 0 0 17 0 561
2016 316 121 5 63 1 0 25 0 531
2017 277 116 4 52 1 0 35 0 485
2018 245 102 4 59 1 0 26 0 437
2019 270 110 6 65 1 0 39 0 491
2020 240 107 7 72 1 0 31 0 458
2021 245 100 9 69 3 0 40 0 466
2022 247 112 8 82 2 0 42 0 493
2023 247 104 9 89 1 0 44 0 494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kings Highway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 31.3 20.2 n/a
1989 685 32.2 21.2 n/a
1990 696 33.3 20.9 0
1991 769 33.6 22.8 n/a
1992 601 30.8 19.5 n/a
1993 636 27.0 23.6 n/a
1994 635 26.5 24.0 n/a
1995 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1996 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1997 659 32.5 20.3 n/a
1998 652 31.5 20.7 n/a
1999 661 31.5 21.0 n/a
2000 657 33.0 19.9 28.6
2001 621 34.0 18.3 30.3
2002 494 32.0 15.4 24.3
2003 494 32.0 15.4 24.3
2004 482 24.0 20.1 31.7
2005 481 25.5 18.9 24.9
2006 460 27.6 16.7 23.3
2007 511 28.6 17.9 21.3
2008 521 27.7 18.8 25.1
2009 538 27.8 19.3 26.6
2010 557 34.3 16.2 24.6
2011 553 34.3 16.0 30
2012 546 33.5 16.2 36.3
2013 547 30.9 17.6 43
2014 588 30.7 19.1 47.8
2015 561 33.0 17.0 45.3
2016 531 32.0 16.5 47.6
2017 485 32.3 15.0 49.7
2018 437 32.8 13.3 52.2
2019 491 36.2 13.5 54.6
2020 458 35.7 12.8 50.7
2021 466 34.1 13.6 99.4
2022 493 34.1 14.4 98.4
2023 494 33.0 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kings Highway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 31.3 20.2 n/a
1989 685 32.2 21.2 n/a
1990 696 33.3 20.9 0
1991 769 33.6 22.8 n/a
1992 601 30.8 19.5 n/a
1993 636 27.0 23.6 n/a
1994 635 26.5 24.0 n/a
1995 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1996 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1997 659 32.5 20.3 n/a
1998 652 31.5 20.7 n/a
1999 661 31.5 21.0 n/a
2000 657 33.0 19.9 28.6
2001 621 34.0 18.3 30.3
2002 494 32.0 15.4 24.3
2003 494 32.0 15.4 24.3
2004 482 24.0 20.1 31.7
2005 481 25.5 18.9 24.9
2006 460 27.6 16.7 23.3
2007 511 28.6 17.9 21.3
2008 521 27.7 18.8 25.1
2009 538 27.8 19.3 26.6
2010 557 34.3 16.2 24.6
2011 553 34.3 16.0 30
2012 546 33.5 16.2 36.3
2013 547 30.9 17.6 43
2014 588 30.7 19.1 47.8
2015 561 33.0 17.0 45.3
2016 531 32.0 16.5 47.6
2017 485 32.3 15.0 49.7
2018 437 32.8 13.3 52.2
2019 491 36.2 13.5 54.6
2020 458 35.7 12.8 50.7
2021 466 34.1 13.6 99.4
2022 493 34.1 14.4 98.4
2023 494 33.0 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kings Highway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $608 (5.9%) $9,699 (94.1%) $10,307
2020 $700 (5.8%) $11,316 (94.2%) $12,016
2021 $740 (6.5%) $10,575 (93.5%) $11,315
2022 $1,598 (9.9%) $14,520 (90.1%) $16,118

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kings Highway Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1086th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1002nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kings Highway Elementary School)38.447
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary School)41.753
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kings Highway Elementary School)47.143.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kings Highway Elementary School)67.174.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary School)53.749.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Kings Highway Elementary School)48.822.4
 26.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary School)53.736.2
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Kings Highway Elementary School)44.937.6
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kings Highway Elementary School)67.174.6
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kings Highway Elementary School)49.846.1
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491494
 0.6%
African American110104
 5.5%
American Indian11
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic6589
 36.9%
Pacific Islander00
White270247
 8.5%
Two or More Races3944
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%100%
 45.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Highway Elementary School

Students at Kings Highway Elementary School are 50% White, 21% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Kings Highway Elementary School.

Kings Highway Elementary School ranks 1002nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kings Highway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott Middle School
High : Coatesville Area Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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