Is General Wayne Elementary School a good school?

General Wayne Elementary School ranks 206 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend General Wayne Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended General Wayne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of General Wayne Elementary School?

Students at General Wayne Elementary School are 55% White, 30% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of General Wayne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend General Wayne Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Great Valley Middle School High : Great Valley High School

General Wayne Elementary School

Summary:

General Wayne Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Malvern, Pennsylvania, serving 664 students in grades K-5 as part of the Great Valley School District.

This school consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. Its PSSA test scores significantly exceed state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including 69.6% proficiency in Math, 95.2% in Science, and 72.7% in English Language Arts - well above the state averages. General Wayne Elementary particularly excels for its Asian and Disabled student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for its Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroup is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to other schools in the Great Valley School District, General Wayne Elementary outperforms its neighbors like Charlestown Elementary and Kathryn D. Markley Elementary. However, when compared to schools in the higher-performing Tredyffrin-Easttown and Radnor Township School Districts, General Wayne's performance, while still strong, is not as dominant. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggests an affluent student population, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public K-5

20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355-3071

(610) 647-6651

District: Great Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,417

Students who attend General Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Great Valley Middle School
High:	Great Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

Asian:

30.4%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details General Wayne Elementary School ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Great Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Asian (30.4%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at General Wayne Elementary School is 13, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Great Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare General Wayne Elementary School employs 50.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at General Wayne Elementary School is $18,417, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Great Valley School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

General Wayne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks General Wayne Elementary School 206^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See General Wayne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Great Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Valley School District 68^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for General Wayne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	77.34	314^th	1302	75.9%
2004	74.95	349^th	1308	73.3%
2005	85.07	80^th	1299	93.8%
2006	86.28	57^th	1545	96.3%
2007	79.98	224^th	1555	85.6%
2008	77.62	269^th	1551	82.7%
2009	83.98	86^th	1549	94.4%
2010	76.26	311^th	1579	80.3%
2011	74.13	370^th	1597	76.8%
2012	78.32	264^th	1599	83.5%
2013	81.11	191^st	1519	87.4%
2014	80.17	216^th	1467	85.3%
2015	79.17	278^th	1474	81.1%
2016	80.62	265^th	1554	82.9%
2017	83.60	202^nd	1547	86.9%
2018	80.65	265^th	1530	82.7%
2019	85.33	158^th	1544	89.8%
2021	85.29	157^th	1433	89.0%
2022	80.33	283^rd	1534	81.6%
2023	87.16	154^th	1534	90.0%
2024	84.18	206^th	1526	86.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.95	750^th	1432	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.23	252^nd	1488	83.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.89	95^th	1043	90.9%
2024	71.32	231^st	1084	78.7%

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Rank History for Male students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.49	201^st	1495	86.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.83	25^th	160	84.4%
2024	73.15	49^th	168	70.8%

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Rank History for White students at General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.82	358^th	1236	71.0%
2024	65.58	416^th	1229	66.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 15, 2018

I feel as though a lot of the teachers here are way, way to hard on our children and that they treat them all as they should be responsible for to many things. I also feel as though my daughter hasn't been given the same treatment as other students which is not ok in my book Close Quote

Enrollment information for General Wayne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	547	15	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	547	15	18	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	565	14	22	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2005	590	16	28	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2006	555	16	35	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2007	459	18	40	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2008	445	13	44	6	0	n/a	n/a	4	512
2009	409	10	40	11	0	n/a	n/a	12	482
2010	432	10	39	13	0	n/a	n/a	17	511
2011	399	14	46	18	0	1	6	0	484
2012	391	15	34	23	0	2	10	0	475
2013	365	17	31	18	0	1	12	0	444
2014	365	21	32	19	0	2	18	0	457
2015	354	12	38	18	0	1	18	0	441
2016	378	16	38	23	0	1	19	0	475
2017	337	9	42	29	0	1	19	0	437
2018	331	16	40	37	0	1	19	0	444
2019	345	10	130	43	0	1	23	0	552
2020	350	10	149	38	1	1	21	0	570
2021	349	9	181	35	0	2	15	0	591
2022	356	30	181	29	0	2	25	0	623
2023	374	26	201	35	1	2	25	0	664
2024	362	16	200	41	1	2	35	0	657

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 General Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	585	33.7	17.4	0
2003	585	33.7	17.4	0
2004	611	34.8	17.6	0
2005	645	40.7	15.8	0
2006	613	42.3	14.5	4.9
2007	526	32.3	16.3	7
2008	512	34.8	14.7	6.1
2009	482	39.1	12.3	6
2010	511	12.5	40.8	6.7
2011	484	37.2	13.0	9.1
2012	475	33.9	14.0	8.2
2013	444	32.5	13.6	16.9
2014	457	33.3	13.6	16.6
2015	441	33.0	13.3	14.3
2016	475	35.0	13.5	18.7
2017	437	34.1	12.7	16.5
2018	444	34.8	12.7	13.1
2019	552	36.6	15.0	14.5
2020	570	40.9	13.9	11.8
2021	591	44.5	13.2	11
2022	623	44.5	13.9	11.6
2023	664	49.3	13.4	12.8
2024	657	50.3	13.0	14.3

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 General Wayne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	585	33.7	17.4	0
2003	585	33.7	17.4	0
2004	611	34.8	17.6	0
2005	645	40.7	15.8	0
2006	613	42.3	14.5	4.9
2007	526	32.3	16.3	7
2008	512	34.8	14.7	6.1
2009	482	39.1	12.3	6
2010	511	12.5	40.8	6.7
2011	484	37.2	13.0	9.1
2012	475	33.9	14.0	8.2
2013	444	32.5	13.6	16.9
2014	457	33.3	13.6	16.6
2015	441	33.0	13.3	14.3
2016	475	35.0	13.5	18.7
2017	437	34.1	12.7	16.5
2018	444	34.8	12.7	13.1
2019	552	36.6	15.0	14.5
2020	570	40.9	13.9	11.8
2021	591	44.5	13.2	11
2022	623	44.5	13.9	11.6
2023	664	49.3	13.4	12.8
2024	657	50.3	13.0	14.3

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 General Wayne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$185 (1.0%)	$18,429 (99.0%)	$18,614
2020	$242 (1.3%)	$18,459 (98.7%)	$18,701
2021	$123 (0.6%)	$19,635 (99.4%)	$19,759
2022	$14 (0.1%)	$18,403 (99.9%)	$18,417

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on General Wayne 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 158^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 154^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (General Wayne Elementary School)	70.7	72	1.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (General Wayne Elementary School)	75.6	75.9	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (General Wayne Elementary School)	84.3	76.7	7.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (General Wayne Elementary School)	97.7	97.1	0.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (General Wayne Elementary School)	94.2	78.4	15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (General Wayne Elementary School)	62.9	63	0.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (General Wayne Elementary School)	82.5	75.9	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (General Wayne Elementary School)	72.4	70.8	1.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (General Wayne Elementary School)	97.7	97.1	0.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (General Wayne Elementary School)	84.2	76.9	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	552	664	20.3%
African American	10	26	160%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	130	201	54.6%
Hispanic	43	35	18.6%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	345	374	8.4%
Two or More Races	23	25	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.5%	12.8%	1.7%

Schools Near General Wayne Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
General Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	20 Devon Road	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 647-6651	657	50	13.0	14.3%	362 (55.1%)	16 (2.4%)	41 (6.2%)	200 (30.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.3%)	84.2	206^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.5%		87.2	154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.0%	52	71.3	73.8	64.8	69.6	95.2	95.2	71.7	74.7	71.9	72.7	$18,417	$14	$18,403
Sugartown Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 Sugartown Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 699-1500	542	40	13.6	25.1%	273 (50.4%)	13 (2.4%)	96 (17.7%)	119 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.4%)	64.4	603^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	60.5%		71.6	463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.8%	140	55.1	50.6	50.0	52.1	84.7	84.7	60.5	58.3	70.3	62.2	$19,875	$205	$19,671
Hillside Elementary School	Public	K-4	507 Howellville Rd	Berwyn	19312	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 240-1500	428	36	11.7	8.6%	269 (62.9%)	7 (1.6%)	22 (5.1%)	102 (23.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	90.7	75^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.1%		93.5	28^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%	47	78.6	80.6		79.7	97.9	97.9	83.2	81.7		82.4	$18,708	$159	$18,550
Beaumont Elementary School	Public	K-4	575 Beaumont Rd	Devon	19312	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 240-1400	454	34	13.1	9.3%	291 (64.1%)	12 (2.6%)	20 (4.4%)	94 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.1%)	88	134^th of 1526 public elementary schools	91.2%		89.9	96^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.7%	38	69.8	71.6		70.7	96.8	96.8	89.5	82.1		85.8	$18,061	$153	$17,907
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School	Public	K-5	354 Swedesford Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 644-1790	668	51	13.0	23.8%	229 (34.3%)	18 (2.7%)	113 (16.9%)	280 (41.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	78.7	316^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.3%		79.2	297^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.6%	19	68.1	62.6	69.3	66.6	88.8	88.8	67.0	65.4	73.3	68.5	$18,605	$225	$18,380
Devon Elementary School	Public	K-4	400 S Fairfield Rd	Devon	19333	Chester County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 240-1450	383	30	12.6	6.0%	197 (51.4%)	7 (1.8%)	9 (2.3%)	144 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.8%)	92.7	28^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.2%		91.6	66^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.7%	38	79.5	87.9		83.6	95.9	95.9	92.3	87.6		90.1	$20,948	$178	$20,770
East Goshen Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 N Chester Rd	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1500	514	41	12.4	18.7%	392 (76.3%)	26 (5.1%)	46 (8.9%)	23 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	89.4	104^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.2%		87.1	156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%	52	83.4	73.9	68.1	75.0	92.3	92.3	86.1	83.4	80.2	83.2	$16,523	$307	$16,215
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-5	2060 Charlestown Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 935-1555	358	28	12.9	10.6%	248 (69.3%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.9%)	72 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.9%)	83	224^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.3%		84.4	207^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.5%	17	70.3	69.9	61.1	66.6	90.3	90.3	73.5	71.4	79.2	75.0	$19,650	$127	$19,523
Valley Forge Elementary School	Public	K-4	99 Walker Rd	Wayne	19087	Delaware County	Tredyffrin-Easttown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 240-1600	561	38	14.6		257 (45.8%)	18 (3.2%)	26 (4.6%)	215 (38.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	88.1	132^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	91.3%		87	158^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.7%	26	75.9	80.6		78.4	93.5	93.5	77.7	81.2		79.4	$16,506	$140	$16,366
Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	651 W Wayne Ave	Wayne	19087	Delaware County	Radnor Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 687-8480	534	48	11.1	16.3%	369 (69.1%)	20 (3.7%)	31 (5.8%)	72 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.9%)	88.9	113^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.6%		87.2	153^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	90.0%	40	76.5	85.1	79.2	80.2	92.5	92.5	70.7	80.3	82.4	77.9	$23,914	$540	$23,374

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