Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Uwchlan Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 521 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.

Uwchlan Hills Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking between 17th and 123rd out of over 1,500 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81.1% of Uwchlan Hills students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 64.6% for the Downingtown Area School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. Similarly, 83.3% of Uwchlan Hills students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 75% for the district and 53% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Uwchlan Hills Elementary stands out. For example, Caln Elementary, which is part of the Coatesville Area School District, demonstrates much lower academic performance and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to Uwchlan Hills. Within the Downingtown Area School District, schools like Brandywine-Wallace Elementary and Beaver Creek Elementary have lower proficiency rates on PSSA exams compared to Uwchlan Hills.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 Peck Rd
       Downingtown, PA  19335-1741


(610) 269-5656

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,225 Help


Students who attend Uwchlan Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lionville Middle School
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High:    Downingtown High School East Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Asian:
17.3%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Uwchlan Hills Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th 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 91.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Asian (17.3%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Uwchlan Hills 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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary School is $15,225, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Uwchlan Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Uwchlan Hills Elementary School 46th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Uwchlan Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.32 71st 1302 94.5%
2004 92.42 27th 1308 97.9%
2005 86.99 46th 1299 96.5%
2006 89.56 17th 1545 98.9%
2007 87.76 44th 1555 97.2%
2008 86.52 52nd 1551 96.6%
2009 84.87 66th 1549 95.7%
2010 85.96 47th 1579 97.0%
2011 86.52 37th 1597 97.7%
2012 84.21 84th 1599 94.7%
2013 87.90 24th 1519 98.4%
2014 86.62 50th 1467 96.6%
2015 91.37 28th 1474 98.1%
2016 88.15 90th 1554 94.2%
2017 88.97 71st 1547 95.4%
2018 87.71 103rd 1530 93.3%
2019 87.84 113th 1544 92.7%
2021 94.47 17th 1433 98.8%
2022 91.14 74th 1534 95.2%
2023 88.59 123rd 1534 92.0%
2024 91.80 46th 1526 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.17 87th 1488 94.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.87 83rd 1043 92.0%
2024 87.15 96th 1084 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.23 33rd 1495 97.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.71 54th 160 66.3%
2024 77.16 27th 168 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.25 170th 1236 86.2%
2024 88.39 74th 1229 94.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 699 10 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1989 725 8 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1990 780 19 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1991 639 14 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1992 679 11 17 6 3 n/a n/a 0 716
1993 718 12 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1994 730 11 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1995 702 7 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1996 702 7 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1997 718 12 19 2 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 514 10 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1999 511 8 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 530 9 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 521 6 17 2 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 563 7 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 563 7 26 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 618 5 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 595 3 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2006 585 4 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 552 13 35 6 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 523 11 39 10 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 539 7 36 11 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2010 510 10 31 11 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 508 9 32 9 0 0 1 0 559
2012 479 11 37 8 0 0 1 0 536
2013 473 6 40 9 0 2 9 0 539
2014 459 7 39 10 0 2 12 0 529
2015 427 7 37 17 0 2 14 0 504
2016 412 7 41 23 0 0 15 0 498
2017 415 9 39 36 0 0 19 0 518
2018 392 5 33 34 0 0 18 0 482
2019 375 11 40 31 1 0 17 0 475
2020 395 6 40 30 0 0 14 0 485
2021 360 11 58 31 1 0 19 0 480
2022 365 11 75 27 1 1 25 0 505
2023 361 10 90 34 0 0 26 0 521

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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 33.3 21.9 n/a
1989 758 38.6 19.6 n/a
1990 826 38.5 21.4 0
1991 680 34.5 19.7 n/a
1992 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 755 33.0 22.9 n/a
1994 760 33.5 22.7 n/a
1995 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1996 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1997 752 35.0 21.5 n/a
1998 537 33.0 16.3 n/a
1999 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2000 557 30.0 18.6 1.1
2001 547 30.0 18.2 1.3
2002 599 32.8 18.3 1.7
2003 599 32.8 18.3 1.7
2004 647 34.8 18.6 0.9
2005 611 33.8 18.1 1.6
2006 619 35.8 17.3 1.3
2007 606 37.8 16.0 1.5
2008 583 38.1 15.3 1.9
2009 593 34.3 17.3 1.9
2010 562 34.5 16.2 1.8
2011 559 34.8 16.0 2.1
2012 536 33.4 16.0 1.9
2013 539 33.2 16.2 0.7
2014 529 33.3 15.8 0.6
2015 504 34.0 14.8 2.6
2016 498 34.0 14.6 6.4
2017 518 35.0 14.7 6.4
2018 482 34.5 13.9 6.4
2019 475 33.5 14.1 7.8
2020 485 32.0 15.1 7.6
2021 480 34.4 13.9 8.3
2022 505 35.8 14.1 8.3
2023 521 37.3 13.9 11.1

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 Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 33.3 21.9 n/a
1989 758 38.6 19.6 n/a
1990 826 38.5 21.4 0
1991 680 34.5 19.7 n/a
1992 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 755 33.0 22.9 n/a
1994 760 33.5 22.7 n/a
1995 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1996 733 36.0 20.4 n/a
1997 752 35.0 21.5 n/a
1998 537 33.0 16.3 n/a
1999 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2000 557 30.0 18.6 1.1
2001 547 30.0 18.2 1.3
2002 599 32.8 18.3 1.7
2003 599 32.8 18.3 1.7
2004 647 34.8 18.6 0.9
2005 611 33.8 18.1 1.6
2006 619 35.8 17.3 1.3
2007 606 37.8 16.0 1.5
2008 583 38.1 15.3 1.9
2009 593 34.3 17.3 1.9
2010 562 34.5 16.2 1.8
2011 559 34.8 16.0 2.1
2012 536 33.4 16.0 1.9
2013 539 33.2 16.2 0.7
2014 529 33.3 15.8 0.6
2015 504 34.0 14.8 2.6
2016 498 34.0 14.6 6.4
2017 518 35.0 14.7 6.4
2018 482 34.5 13.9 6.4
2019 475 33.5 14.1 7.8
2020 485 32.0 15.1 7.6
2021 480 34.4 13.9 8.3
2022 505 35.8 14.1 8.3
2023 521 37.3 13.9 11.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (0.8%) $13,835 (99.2%) $13,952
2020 $142 (1.0%) $13,757 (99.0%) $13,899
2021 $181 (1.2%) $14,916 (98.8%) $15,097
2022 $293 (1.9%) $14,932 (98.1%) $15,224

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Uwchlan Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)8790.3
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)9686.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)60.276.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)97.488.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)85.975.9
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)78.571.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)8173.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)75.279.4
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)97.488.1
 9.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Uwchlan Hills Elementary School)87.578.3
 9.2%
   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 Students475521
 9.7%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4090
 125%
Hispanic3134
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White375361
 3.7%
Two or More Races1726
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%11.1%
 3.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Uwchlan Hills Elementary School.

Yes! Uwchlan Hills Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 46th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School are 69% White, 17% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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