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Hillendale Elementary School

Summary:

Hillendale Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. With consistently exceptional academic outcomes, a diverse student population, and a low student-teacher ratio, Hillendale is a standout example of excellence in elementary education.

Hillendale's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, the school had 82% proficiency in Math, 98.5% in Science, and 90.7% in English Language Arts, far surpassing the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8% respectively. Hillendale's diverse student body, with 13.37% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, and 2.57% African American students, is more racially diverse than other schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford district. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population.

Hillendale's exceptional performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, with the school ranking among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania for specific subgroups, such as 27th out of 1,236 for White students and 19th out of 1,043 for disabled students. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3, Hillendale provides a personalized learning environment that supports its students' success. While the other schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford district also perform well above state averages, Hillendale Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the district, setting a high bar for educational excellence.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1850 Hillendale Road
       Chadds Ford, PA  19317-7331

(610) 388-1439

District: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,803 Help


Students who attend Hillendale Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
Asian:
13.4%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.3% Help


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Compare Details Hillendale Elementary School ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), Asian (13.4%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillendale Elementary School is 12.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillendale Elementary School is $27,803, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillendale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillendale Elementary School 18th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hillendale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District:

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


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Rank History for Hillendale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hillendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.98 23rd 1302 98.2%
2004 92.94 22nd 1308 98.3%
2005 92.44 4th 1299 99.7%
2006 91.65 3rd 1545 99.8%
2007 91.88 6th 1555 99.6%
2008 90.19 6th 1551 99.6%
2009 82.35 139th 1549 91.0%
2010 86.49 41st 1579 97.4%
2011 86.76 34th 1597 97.9%
2012 88.33 9th 1599 99.4%
2013 90.79 1st 1519 99.9%
2014 91.29 1st 1467 99.9%
2015 93.04 10th 1474 99.3%
2016 93.38 7th 1554 99.5%
2017 90.88 33rd 1547 97.9%
2018 92.98 13th 1530 99.2%
2019 92.13 26th 1544 98.3%
2021 94.38 20th 1433 98.6%
2022 92.10 58th 1534 96.2%
2023 94.27 18th 1534 98.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hillendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.35 19th 1043 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hillendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.93 27th 1236 97.8%
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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
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Open Quote The most engaged, proactive and passionate teaching and support staff lead by an amazing principal that knows all of the students and parents by name and always makes the time. As a bonus, the school and staff are surrounded by a great community of people. We cannot say enough positive things about HES. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Open Quote The staff is absolutely AWSOME!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 5, 2015

Open Quote We recently moved to the area and have started our kids at Hillendale Elementary and could not be happier. This school is a wonderful community of staff, teachers, students and parents. And I feel like so many people have really gone the extra mile to make us feel welcome and ensure that our kids made a smooth transition. Our kids are already doing so much better here than their prior school, particularly one child who is getting specialized attention that is really helping bridge the challenges she was having in her old school. The principal is wonderful and so welcoming and everyone who works there either staff or teachers really is exceptional. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 24, 2014

Open Quote I feel proud to be able to send my kids to the best school of PA. Couldn't be happier with the educational support received! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Open Quote I am currently a sophomore in college, and I am proud to say that Hillendale was my school. It is the most loving environment, filled with teachers and staff who generally care about their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hillendale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 386 6 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 412 9 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 484 6 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 428 6 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1994 439 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 495 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 495 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 528 7 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 551 6 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 566 4 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 586 5 16 8 3 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 568 12 24 14 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 613 3 28 10 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2003 613 3 28 10 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2004 346 3 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 344 4 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 358 8 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 359 8 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 363 8 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 346 7 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 346 3 16 2 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2011 338 1 21 6 2 0 3 0 371
2012 314 2 17 7 2 0 2 0 344
2013 277 2 16 17 1 0 7 0 320
2014 278 2 23 17 1 0 9 0 330
2015 267 2 28 21 1 0 7 0 326
2016 263 1 29 21 0 1 6 0 321
2017 260 0 29 19 0 1 10 0 319
2018 263 1 33 13 1 1 10 0 322
2019 289 4 36 11 2 0 7 0 349
2020 281 5 38 15 2 0 23 0 364
2021 279 7 45 11 2 0 15 0 359
2022 285 10 42 20 1 0 15 0 373
2023 290 10 52 21 2 0 14 0 389

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 Hillendale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 415 28.0 14.8 0
1991 437 31.0 14.0 n/a
1992 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
1993 449 27.7 16.2 n/a
1994 453 28.7 15.8 n/a
1995 510 31.2 16.3 n/a
1996 510 31.2 16.3 n/a
1997 550 35.4 15.5 n/a
1998 574 34.6 16.6 n/a
1999 592 35.7 16.6 n/a
2000 618 36.8 16.8 2.6
2001 618 39.0 15.8 2.1
2002 655 20.6 31.8 0.9
2003 655 20.6 31.8 0.9
2004 361 38.3 9.4 3.3
2005 359 37.2 9.7 1.7
2006 381 34.8 10.9 1.6
2007 380 22.8 16.7 0.8
2008 387 24.0 16.1 1
2009 369 24.7 14.9 0.5
2010 369 27.7 13.3 0.8
2011 371 28.3 13.1 0
2012 344 28.2 12.1 n/a
2013 320 26.2 12.2 0
2014 330 26.2 12.5 2.7
2015 326 25.0 13.0 4.6
2016 321 28.0 11.4 4.4
2017 319 26.0 12.2 3.1
2018 322 30.0 10.7 8.1
2019 349 28.0 12.4 5.7
2020 364 29.7 12.2 6.3
2021 359 31.4 11.4 5.8
2022 373 31.5 11.8 4.6
2023 389 31.5 12.3 3.3

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 Hillendale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 415 28.0 14.8 0
1991 437 31.0 14.0 n/a
1992 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
1993 449 27.7 16.2 n/a
1994 453 28.7 15.8 n/a
1995 510 31.2 16.3 n/a
1996 510 31.2 16.3 n/a
1997 550 35.4 15.5 n/a
1998 574 34.6 16.6 n/a
1999 592 35.7 16.6 n/a
2000 618 36.8 16.8 2.6
2001 618 39.0 15.8 2.1
2002 655 20.6 31.8 0.9
2003 655 20.6 31.8 0.9
2004 361 38.3 9.4 3.3
2005 359 37.2 9.7 1.7
2006 381 34.8 10.9 1.6
2007 380 22.8 16.7 0.8
2008 387 24.0 16.1 1
2009 369 24.7 14.9 0.5
2010 369 27.7 13.3 0.8
2011 371 28.3 13.1 0
2012 344 28.2 12.1 n/a
2013 320 26.2 12.2 0
2014 330 26.2 12.5 2.7
2015 326 25.0 13.0 4.6
2016 321 28.0 11.4 4.4
2017 319 26.0 12.2 3.1
2018 322 30.0 10.7 8.1
2019 349 28.0 12.4 5.7
2020 364 29.7 12.2 6.3
2021 359 31.4 11.4 5.8
2022 373 31.5 11.8 4.6
2023 389 31.5 12.3 3.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillendale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $136 (0.7%) $19,108 (99.3%) $19,244
2020 $205 (1.1%) $19,163 (98.9%) $19,368
2021 $371 (1.8%) $20,820 (98.2%) $21,192
2022 $131 (0.5%) $27,672 (99.5%) $27,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillendale 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 26th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hillendale Elementary School)8884.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillendale Elementary School)9287.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hillendale Elementary School)72.379.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hillendale Elementary School)10098.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillendale Elementary School)93.888.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hillendale Elementary School)76.682.6
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillendale Elementary School)95.396.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hillendale Elementary School)78.282
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hillendale Elementary School)10098.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillendale Elementary School)93.990.7
 3.2%
   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 Students349389
 11.5%
African American410
 150%
American Indian22
Asian3652
 44.4%
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander00
White289290
 0.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.7%3.3%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillendale Elementary School

Students at Hillendale Elementary School are 75% White, 13% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Hillendale Elementary School.

Yes! Hillendale Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Hillendale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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


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