West Bradford Elementary School

Summary:

West Bradford Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 637 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 25th out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Bradford Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with an impressive 34th statewide ranking for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 80% or more proficient or better in Math, 95.1% in Science, and 85.5% in English Language Arts. West Bradford also stands out for its exceptional performance across various student subgroups, ranking 24th out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 2nd out of 168 schools for Asian students. Additionally, the school ranks 3rd out of 1,432 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Downingtown Area School District, such as Brandywine-Wallace Elementary and Uwchlan Hills Elementary, which also rank highly in the state, West Bradford consistently outperforms them on key metrics. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average may contribute to its strong academic performance, suggesting effective resource allocation to support student learning.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1475 Broadrun Rd
       Downingtown, PA  19335-3529


(610) 384-9030

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,043 Help


Students who attend West Bradford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Downingtown Middle School
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High:    Downingtown High School West Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  637

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Asian:
15.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bradford Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Asian (15.4%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bradford Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bradford Elementary School is $14,043. 8 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Bradford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bradford Elementary School 34th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Bradford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 25th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Bradford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.76 279th 1302 78.6%
2004 77.17 300th 1308 77.1%
2005 83.16 117th 1299 91.0%
2006 81.65 180th 1545 88.3%
2007 76.04 335th 1555 78.5%
2008 74.10 360th 1551 76.8%
2009 76.25 305th 1549 80.3%
2010 79.08 232nd 1579 85.3%
2011 77.06 280th 1597 82.5%
2012 74.28 412th 1599 74.2%
2013 84.87 77th 1519 94.9%
2014 79.45 239th 1467 83.7%
2015 87.89 93rd 1474 93.7%
2016 87.37 106th 1554 93.2%
2017 87.63 101st 1547 93.5%
2018 89.35 70th 1530 95.4%
2019 87.15 124th 1544 92.0%
2021 89.41 92nd 1433 93.6%
2022 92.05 59th 1534 96.2%
2023 92.39 47th 1534 96.9%
2024 92.33 34th 1526 97.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.85 15th 1414 98.9%
2024 97.17 3rd 1432 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.30 24th 1488 98.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.29 26th 1043 97.5%
2024 89.58 74th 1084 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.58 69th 1495 95.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.65 22nd 160 86.3%
2024 88.37 2nd 168 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Bradford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.89 83rd 1236 93.3%
2024 87.65 87th 1229 92.9%
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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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Enrollment information for West Bradford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 693 17 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1989 767 14 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1990 812 14 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1991 566 12 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 583 12 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1993 553 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 569 10 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 505 12 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 505 12 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 646 14 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 546 16 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 511 20 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 485 16 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 457 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 454 17 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2003 454 17 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2004 464 13 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 477 9 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 513 11 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 553 13 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 558 10 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2009 507 8 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 510 8 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 516 14 35 9 0 0 0 0 574
2012 510 16 27 9 0 0 2 0 564
2013 534 14 32 12 0 0 3 0 595
2014 533 12 27 16 0 0 5 0 593
2015 494 12 35 29 0 0 12 0 582
2016 493 19 36 31 1 0 14 0 594
2017 517 20 36 17 1 0 15 0 606
2018 495 23 38 16 1 0 15 0 588
2019 507 20 48 16 2 0 18 0 611
2020 515 21 58 20 0 0 15 0 629
2021 492 16 58 17 1 0 25 0 609
2022 492 16 93 22 0 2 28 0 653
2023 471 13 98 23 0 1 31 0 637

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 West Bradford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 714 31.2 22.8 n/a
1989 793 37.3 21.2 n/a
1990 838 39.4 21.2 0
1991 588 33.5 17.5 n/a
1992 606 30.5 19.8 n/a
1993 568 31.5 18.0 n/a
1994 583 29.5 19.8 n/a
1995 521 29.0 18.0 n/a
1996 521 29.0 18.0 n/a
1997 667 33.0 20.2 n/a
1998 573 29.0 19.8 n/a
1999 541 29.0 18.7 n/a
2000 509 29.5 17.3 2
2001 476 29.5 16.1 1.9
2002 484 32.7 14.8 3.7
2003 484 32.7 14.8 3.7
2004 484 31.7 15.3 2.3
2005 496 32.2 15.4 3.6
2006 537 32.7 16.4 3
2007 580 35.7 16.2 1.9
2008 588 37.2 15.8 1.7
2009 539 36.2 14.9 1.7
2010 550 36.2 15.1 1.8
2011 574 38.4 14.9 2.1
2012 564 34.6 16.3 3.7
2013 595 35.3 16.8 3.4
2014 593 35.4 16.7 4.2
2015 582 37.0 15.7 8.1
2016 594 37.0 16.0 8.4
2017 606 36.6 16.5 7.4
2018 588 36.2 16.2 7.1
2019 611 40.0 15.2 7.9
2020 629 36.0 17.4 7.8
2021 609 43.1 14.1 8
2022 653 39.7 16.4 7.8
2023 637 45.7 13.9 8.6

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 West Bradford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 714 31.2 22.8 n/a
1989 793 37.3 21.2 n/a
1990 838 39.4 21.2 0
1991 588 33.5 17.5 n/a
1992 606 30.5 19.8 n/a
1993 568 31.5 18.0 n/a
1994 583 29.5 19.8 n/a
1995 521 29.0 18.0 n/a
1996 521 29.0 18.0 n/a
1997 667 33.0 20.2 n/a
1998 573 29.0 19.8 n/a
1999 541 29.0 18.7 n/a
2000 509 29.5 17.3 2
2001 476 29.5 16.1 1.9
2002 484 32.7 14.8 3.7
2003 484 32.7 14.8 3.7
2004 484 31.7 15.3 2.3
2005 496 32.2 15.4 3.6
2006 537 32.7 16.4 3
2007 580 35.7 16.2 1.9
2008 588 37.2 15.8 1.7
2009 539 36.2 14.9 1.7
2010 550 36.2 15.1 1.8
2011 574 38.4 14.9 2.1
2012 564 34.6 16.3 3.7
2013 595 35.3 16.8 3.4
2014 593 35.4 16.7 4.2
2015 582 37.0 15.7 8.1
2016 594 37.0 16.0 8.4
2017 606 36.6 16.5 7.4
2018 588 36.2 16.2 7.1
2019 611 40.0 15.2 7.9
2020 629 36.0 17.4 7.8
2021 609 43.1 14.1 8
2022 653 39.7 16.4 7.8
2023 637 45.7 13.9 8.6

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 West Bradford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (0.9%) $12,868 (99.1%) $12,985
2020 $142 (1.1%) $12,528 (98.9%) $12,670
2021 $181 (1.4%) $13,086 (98.6%) $13,268
2022 $293 (2.1%) $13,750 (97.9%) $14,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bradford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Bradford Elementary School)69.180.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bradford Elementary School)83.882.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Bradford Elementary School)72.576.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Bradford Elementary School)97.294.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bradford Elementary School)90.885.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Bradford Elementary School)81.982.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Bradford Elementary School)86.792.9
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (West Bradford Elementary School)74.479.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Bradford Elementary School)97.294.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Bradford Elementary School)87.286.9
 0.3%
   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 Students611637
 4.3%
African American2013
 35%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4898
 104.2%
Hispanic1623
 43.8%
Pacific Islander01
White507471
 7.1%
Two or More Races1831
 72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%8.6%
 0.8%


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Yes! West Bradford Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 34th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended West Bradford Elementary School.

Students at West Bradford Elementary School are 74% White, 15% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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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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