Chadds Ford Elementary School

Summary:

Chadds Ford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 342 students in grades K-5 in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chadds Ford Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 74.7% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 70.2% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In Science, the school had 93.8% proficiency, compared to 89.9% for the district and 65.6% for the state. In English Language Arts, the school had 88.5% proficiency, compared to 85.7% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Hillendale Elementary School and Pocopson Elementary School, with 32.46% of students identifying as non-White. Despite this diversity, the school maintains its high academic performance, challenging the assumption that diversity and achievement are mutually exclusive.

Chadds Ford Elementary School also serves a relatively affluent community, with only 5.26% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 3.34% at Hillendale Elementary School and 2.32% at Pocopson Elementary School. This suggests that the school's success is not solely due to socioeconomic factors, but rather a result of effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive community. The school's consistent high performance and ability to support a diverse student population make it a standout example among the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and the state of Pennsylvania.

Detail:

Public K-5

3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9441

(610) 388-1112

District: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,312

Students who attend Chadds Ford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Charles F Patton Middle School
High:	Unionville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Asian:

17.0%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chadds Ford Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Chadds Ford Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Asian (17%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chadds Ford Elementary School is 12.7. 2 elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chadds Ford Elementary School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chadds Ford Elementary School is $28,312, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chadds Ford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chadds Ford Elementary School 71^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chadds Ford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Unionville-Chadds Ford School District 10^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chadds Ford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chadds Ford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	94.22	10^th	1308	99.2%
2005	90.68	7^th	1299	99.5%
2006	89.90	13^th	1545	99.2%
2007	90.23	14^th	1555	99.1%
2008	88.44	16^th	1551	99.0%
2009	85.80	50^th	1549	96.8%
2010	82.30	145^th	1579	90.8%
2011	84.48	82^nd	1597	94.9%
2012	83.12	118^th	1599	92.6%
2013	82.99	134^th	1519	91.2%
2014	87.34	38^th	1467	97.4%
2015	91.05	32^nd	1474	97.8%
2016	93.19	8^th	1554	99.5%
2017	92.83	10^th	1547	99.4%
2018	93.36	10^th	1530	99.3%
2019	91.87	28^th	1544	98.2%
2021	91.57	55^th	1433	96.2%
2022	93.63	32^nd	1534	97.9%
2023	91.22	71^st	1534	95.4%

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Rank History for White students at Chadds Ford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.38	141^st	1236	88.6%

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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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Enrollment information for Chadds Ford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	260	3	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	284
2005	257	1	23	5	0	n/a	n/a	286
2006	257	5	20	4	0	n/a	n/a	286
2007	251	3	20	2	0	n/a	n/a	276
2008	267	8	30	4	0	n/a	n/a	309
2009	280	8	32	8	0	n/a	n/a	328
2010	255	7	49	8	0	n/a	n/a	319
2011	245	6	63	8	1	0	1	324
2012	278	5	82	10	1	0	6	382
2013	233	2	89	19	1	0	17	361
2014	231	2	89	21	1	0	16	360
2015	218	4	96	21	0	0	13	352
2016	227	2	104	17	0	1	7	358
2017	228	5	96	19	0	0	7	355
2018	227	4	90	13	0	0	11	345
2019	228	7	90	12	0	0	12	349
2020	240	11	87	10	1	1	13	363
2021	250	10	74	10	1	1	21	367
2022	240	6	63	10	1	1	24	345
2023	231	10	58	16	2	1	24	342

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 Chadds Ford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	284	3.8	74.7	1.8
2005	286	5.8	49.3	0
2006	286	8.3	34.5	1.7
2007	276	21.8	12.7	n/a
2008	309	30.5	10.1	n/a
2009	328	26.6	12.3	n/a
2010	319	26.0	12.2	0.6
2011	324	25.5	12.7	0.9
2012	382	27.6	13.8	n/a
2013	361	28.9	12.4	0
2014	360	27.9	12.9	4.2
2015	352	28.0	12.5	5.7
2016	358	29.0	12.3	3.1
2017	355	28.1	12.6	3.4
2018	345	28.7	12.0	7.5
2019	349	28.1	12.3	6.3
2020	363	29.9	12.1	6.6
2021	367	30.1	12.1	8.2
2022	345	27.5	12.5	5.5
2023	342	26.7	12.7	5.3

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 Chadds Ford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	284	3.8	74.7	1.8
2005	286	5.8	49.3	0
2006	286	8.3	34.5	1.7
2007	276	21.8	12.7	n/a
2008	309	30.5	10.1	n/a
2009	328	26.6	12.3	n/a
2010	319	26.0	12.2	0.6
2011	324	25.5	12.7	0.9
2012	382	27.6	13.8	n/a
2013	361	28.9	12.4	0
2014	360	27.9	12.9	4.2
2015	352	28.0	12.5	5.7
2016	358	29.0	12.3	3.1
2017	355	28.1	12.6	3.4
2018	345	28.7	12.0	7.5
2019	349	28.1	12.3	6.3
2020	363	29.9	12.1	6.6
2021	367	30.1	12.1	8.2
2022	345	27.5	12.5	5.5
2023	342	26.7	12.7	5.3

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 Chadds Ford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$433 (2.4%)	$17,961 (97.6%)	$18,395
2020	$508 (2.7%)	$18,624 (97.3%)	$19,132
2021	$595 (3.1%)	$18,838 (96.9%)	$19,433
2022	$466 (1.6%)	$27,846 (98.4%)	$28,312

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chadds Ford 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 28^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 71^st of 1534 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	88	78.2	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	96	90.9	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	82.8	75.4	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	97.2	93.8	3.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	94.2	89.2	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	74.1	69.5	4.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	82.8	84.8	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	82.3	74.7	7.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	97.2	93.8	3.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chadds Ford Elementary School)	91.7	88.5	3.2%
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	349	342	2%
African American	7	10	42.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	90	58	35.6%
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	228	231	1.3%
Two or More Races	12	24	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	5.3%	1%

Schools Near Chadds Ford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Chadds Ford Elementary School	Public	K-5	3 Baltimore Pike	Chadds Ford	19317	Delaware County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 388-1112	342	27	12.7	5.3%	231 (67.5%)	10 (2.9%)	16 (4.7%)	58 (17.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.0%)	91.2	71^st of 1534 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.6	32^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.9%	39	78.2	75.4	69.5	74.7	93.8	93.8	90.9	89.2	84.8	88.5	$28,312	$466	$27,847
Hillendale Elementary School	Public	K-5	1850 Hillendale Road	Chadds Ford	19317	Delaware County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 388-1439	389	32	12.3	3.3%	290 (74.6%)	10 (2.6%)	21 (5.4%)	52 (13.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	94.3	18^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.8%		92.1	58^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.2%	40	84.1	79.4	82.6	82.0	98.5	98.5	87.3	88.2	96.8	90.7	$27,803	$131	$27,672
Pocopson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1105 Pocopson Road	West Chester	19382	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 793-9241	517	35	14.6	2.3%	410 (79.3%)	9 (1.7%)	19 (3.7%)	54 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.6%)	94.2	22^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.6%		93.9	21^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.6%	1	85.3	86.4	75.5	82.1	98.6	98.6	91.2	90.5	84.7	88.7	$28,237	$493	$27,744
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	1-5	420 Greenwood Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 388-5990	562	39	14.4	48.9%	264 (47.0%)	14 (2.5%)	248 (44.1%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	61.4	664^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.7%		48.6	916^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.3%	252	64.7	48.1	48.6	53.5	74.5	74.5	59.6	51.9	62.8	58.2	$17,112	$812	$16,300
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School	Public	K-5	1050 Wilmington Pike	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2200	578	42	13.7	18.2%	447 (77.3%)	32 (5.5%)	48 (8.3%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.1%)	72.9	432^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	71.8%		77.9	329^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.6%	103	49.4	62.1	53.4	55.7	88.2	88.2	62.5	70.2	73.3	68.6	$16,974	$521	$16,453
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-2	114 Station Road	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-6100	628	57	10.9	11.1%	426 (67.8%)	23 (3.7%)	28 (4.5%)	110 (17.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.1%)								(n/a)											$22,469	$312	$22,157
Garnet Valley Elementary School	Public	3-5	599 Smithbridge Rd	Glen Mills	19342	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 579-4150	735	66	11.1	11.8%	493 (67.1%)	15 (2.0%)	31 (4.2%)	164 (22.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	84.9	193^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.4%		83.7	226^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.3%	33	64.8	69.9	64.4	66.4	93.9	93.9	69.8	86.5	79.9	78.9	$21,713	$293	$21,420
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School	Public	K-5	750 Westbourne Road	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1800	545	38	14.5	14.7%	427 (78.3%)	26 (4.8%)	38 (7.0%)	14 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)	85.6	182^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	88.1%		84.6	209^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.4%	27	77.9	67.0	58.3	67.8	89.6	89.6	83.2	74.2	82.4	79.8	$14,637	$318	$14,318
Hillsdale Elementary School	Public	K-5	725 W Market St	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2000	545	43	12.5	18.2%	419 (76.9%)	13 (2.4%)	71 (13.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.4%)	84.8	196^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.2%		83.9	223^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	85.5%	27	70.1	73.0	68.2	70.6	89.0	89.0	73.6	75.0	76.5	75.0	$16,452	$590	$15,862
Bethel Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	3280 Foulk Road	Garnet Valley	19060	Delaware County	Garnet Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 579-3000	532	47	11.2	10.7%	343 (64.5%)	11 (2.1%)	19 (3.6%)	125 (23.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	89.1	114^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.6%		85.6	190^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.6%	76	75.9	68.0	75.0	73.2	94.9	94.9	74.7	84.6	87.0	82.0	$23,589	$334	$23,255

Frequently Asked Questions about Chadds Ford Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Chadds Ford Elementary School?

Students at Chadds Ford Elementary School are 68% White, 17% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chadds Ford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Chadds Ford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles F Patton Middle School
High : Unionville High School

How many students attend Chadds Ford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Chadds Ford Elementary School.

What district is Chadds Ford Elementary School in?

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Is Chadds Ford Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Chadds Ford Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 71^st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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