Is East Goshen Elementary School a good school?

East Goshen Elementary School ranks 156 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Goshen Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended East Goshen Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of East Goshen Elementary School?

Students at East Goshen Elementary School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of East Goshen Elementary School attend?

Students who attend East Goshen Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : J R Fugett Middle School High : West Chester East High School

East Goshen Elementary School

Summary:

East Goshen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 510 students in grades K-5 in the West Chester Area School District in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This high-performing school consistently delivers exceptional educational outcomes for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 77.65% White, 3.73% African American, 9.22% Hispanic, 4.12% Asian, and 5.29% two or more races.

East Goshen Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, 70.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 52.8% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, 79.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 71.4% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA Science is also exceptional, with 93% of students proficient or better, compared to 80.3% for the district and 65.6% for the state. This consistent academic excellence has earned East Goshen Elementary a ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Compared to other elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District, East Goshen Elementary School stands out with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools which range from 11.7 to 14.5 students per teacher. This, combined with the school's strong academic performance and diverse student population, suggests that East Goshen Elementary School may be a particularly strong choice for families in the West Chester area seeking a high-quality, equitable education for their children.

Detail:

Public K-5

800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380-6012

(484) 266-1500

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,523

Students who attend East Goshen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	J R Fugett Middle School
High:	West Chester East High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Goshen Elementary School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Goshen Elementary School is 14. 8 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Goshen Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Goshen Elementary School is $16,523. 5 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Goshen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Goshen Elementary School 156^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Goshen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 71^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Goshen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	88.06	102^nd	1302	92.2%
2004	79.42	257^th	1308	80.4%
2005	79.44	208^th	1299	84.0%
2006	77.64	288^th	1545	81.4%
2007	80.71	203^rd	1555	86.9%
2008	78.64	242^nd	1551	84.4%
2009	75.56	328^th	1549	78.8%
2010	76.28	310^th	1579	80.4%
2011	78.59	245^th	1597	84.7%
2012	79.76	216^th	1599	86.5%
2013	82.69	142^nd	1519	90.7%
2014	83.32	130^th	1467	91.1%
2015	86.55	123^rd	1474	91.7%
2016	83.72	202^nd	1554	87.0%
2017	77.84	328^th	1547	78.8%
2018	76.52	350^th	1530	77.1%
2019	83.65	196^th	1544	87.3%
2021	92.07	49^th	1433	96.6%
2022	86.53	171^st	1534	88.9%
2023	87.08	156^th	1534	89.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.60	343^rd	1414	75.7%

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Rank History for White students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.57	137^th	1236	88.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for East Goshen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	496	36	14	22	n/a	n/a	568
1989	522	49	10	22	n/a	n/a	603
1990	525	44	12	19	n/a	n/a	600
1991	538	37	12	20	n/a	n/a	607
1992	501	47	14	24	n/a	n/a	586
1993	546	51	14	25	n/a	n/a	636
1994	572	45	11	15	n/a	n/a	643
1995	455	37	7	23	n/a	n/a	522
1996	455	37	7	23	n/a	n/a	522
1997	459	40	9	25	n/a	n/a	533
1998	522	47	9	24	n/a	n/a	602
1999	508	37	12	23	n/a	n/a	580
2000	489	40	10	21	n/a	n/a	560
2001	471	34	9	15	n/a	n/a	529
2002	502	27	16	12	n/a	n/a	557
2003	502	27	16	12	n/a	n/a	557
2004	505	35	17	31	n/a	n/a	588
2005	502	43	17	17	n/a	n/a	579
2006	483	43	27	13	n/a	n/a	566
2007	478	40	18	14	n/a	n/a	550
2008	463	26	11	20	n/a	n/a	520
2009	436	35	15	36	n/a	n/a	522
2010	421	24	18	39	n/a	n/a	502
2011	406	27	18	50	0	0	501
2012	386	20	14	50	0	0	470
2013	368	24	17	59	0	1	469
2014	330	24	15	50	0	5	424
2015	302	22	14	48	0	5	391
2016	311	23	19	56	0	3	412
2017	303	21	19	52	0	10	405
2018	310	29	18	53	0	17	427
2019	311	24	27	36	0	17	415
2020	333	23	30	34	0	22	442
2021	323	21	28	36	0	23	431
2022	380	21	27	46	0	30	504
2023	396	19	21	47	0	27	510

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 East Goshen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	33.0	17.2	n/a
1989	603	37.5	16.0	n/a
1990	600	36.4	16.4	0
1991	607	37.6	16.1	n/a
1992	586	33.9	17.2	n/a
1993	636	23.8	26.7	n/a
1994	643	30.6	21.0	n/a
1995	522	25.4	20.6	n/a
1996	522	25.4	20.6	n/a
1997	533	27.0	19.7	n/a
1998	602	30.0	20.1	n/a
1999	580	30.5	19.0	n/a
2000	560	31.0	18.1	7.5
2001	529	30.0	17.6	7.4
2002	557	30.1	18.5	6.1
2003	557	30.1	18.5	6.1
2004	588	36.2	16.2	6.5
2005	579	34.5	16.8	5.9
2006	566	33.4	16.9	8.7
2007	550	33.1	16.6	9.1
2008	520	44.5	11.7	7.5
2009	522	37.1	14.0	11.9
2010	502	36.1	13.9	12
2011	501	37.4	13.3	12.8
2012	470	34.5	13.6	12.6
2013	469	34.2	13.6	14.1
2014	424	32.3	13.1	14.6
2015	391	31.0	12.6	17.1
2016	412	33.0	12.4	18.4
2017	405	31.7	12.7	17
2018	427	33.4	12.7	20.1
2019	415	34.4	12.0	17.6
2020	442	33.8	13.0	15.2
2021	431	36.9	11.6	15.8
2022	504	38.2	13.1	14.9
2023	510	36.2	14.0	18.4

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 East Goshen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	33.0	17.2	n/a
1989	603	37.5	16.0	n/a
1990	600	36.4	16.4	0
1991	607	37.6	16.1	n/a
1992	586	33.9	17.2	n/a
1993	636	23.8	26.7	n/a
1994	643	30.6	21.0	n/a
1995	522	25.4	20.6	n/a
1996	522	25.4	20.6	n/a
1997	533	27.0	19.7	n/a
1998	602	30.0	20.1	n/a
1999	580	30.5	19.0	n/a
2000	560	31.0	18.1	7.5
2001	529	30.0	17.6	7.4
2002	557	30.1	18.5	6.1
2003	557	30.1	18.5	6.1
2004	588	36.2	16.2	6.5
2005	579	34.5	16.8	5.9
2006	566	33.4	16.9	8.7
2007	550	33.1	16.6	9.1
2008	520	44.5	11.7	7.5
2009	522	37.1	14.0	11.9
2010	502	36.1	13.9	12
2011	501	37.4	13.3	12.8
2012	470	34.5	13.6	12.6
2013	469	34.2	13.6	14.1
2014	424	32.3	13.1	14.6
2015	391	31.0	12.6	17.1
2016	412	33.0	12.4	18.4
2017	405	31.7	12.7	17
2018	427	33.4	12.7	20.1
2019	415	34.4	12.0	17.6
2020	442	33.8	13.0	15.2
2021	431	36.9	11.6	15.8
2022	504	38.2	13.1	14.9
2023	510	36.2	14.0	18.4

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 East Goshen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$396 (2.4%)	$16,000 (97.6%)	$16,395
2020	$151 (1.0%)	$14,839 (99.0%)	$14,990
2021	$358 (2.3%)	$15,312 (97.7%)	$15,671
2022	$307 (1.9%)	$16,215 (98.1%)	$16,523

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Goshen Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 156^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)	80.3	75.6	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)	84.2	76.7	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)	66.1	75	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Goshen Elementary School)	88.9	93	4.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)	87.1	79.5	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)	61.2	59.5	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)	83.3	83.5	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (East Goshen Elementary School)	69.8	70.1	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (East Goshen Elementary School)	88.9	93	4.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)	84.8	79.7	5.1%
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	415	510	22.9%
African American	24	19	20.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	27	21	22.2%
Hispanic	36	47	30.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	396	27.3%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	18.4%	0.8%

Schools Near East Goshen 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
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	510	36	14.0	18.4%	396 (77.6%)	19 (3.7%)	47 (9.2%)	21 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	87.1	156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.8%		86.5	171^st of 1534 public elementary schools	88.9%	15	75.6	75.0	59.5	70.1	93.0	93.0	76.7	79.5	83.5	79.7	$16,523	$307	$16,215
Glen Acres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1150 Delancey Pl	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-1700	485	35	13.8	23.9%	351 (72.4%)	31 (6.4%)	45 (9.3%)	25 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.8%)	69.8	495^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.7%		84.1	222^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	85.5%	273	54.1	67.1	53.2	57.8	94.5	94.5	51.8	72.6	60.8	61.3	$18,203	$583	$17,620
Sugartown Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 Sugartown Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 699-1500	531	39	13.7	23.0%	276 (52.0%)	13 (2.4%)	92 (17.3%)	112 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.0%)	71.6	463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.8%		75.2	380^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.2%	83	53.8	65.6	48.9	55.0	88.5	88.5	63.1	72.1	69.4	67.6	$19,875	$205	$19,671
Fern Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	915 Lincoln Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-1600	391	37	10.5	24.3%	263 (67.3%)	19 (4.9%)	49 (12.5%)	40 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	75.7	358^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.7%		83.4	232^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	84.9%	126	62.9	60.0	59.7	61.0	88.0	88.0	66.7	72.6	64.5	67.5	$17,961	$691	$17,270
Penn Wood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1470 Johnny's Way	West Chester	19382	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1900	463	33	13.9	14.7%	374 (80.8%)	13 (2.8%)	16 (3.5%)	31 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	84.4	205^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.6%		75.8	367^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.1%	162	76.2	69.6	71.4	72.6	88.4	88.4	73.9	66.2	76.2	72.5	$15,428	$320	$15,108
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	654	48	13.5	22.6%	229 (35.0%)	13 (2.0%)	113 (17.3%)	273 (41.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	79.2	297^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.6%		85	197^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.2%	100	67.3	70.1	68.2	68.5	87.6	87.6	62.7	63.3	76.0	67.4	$18,605	$225	$18,380
Greystone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1195 Aram Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2300	536	39	13.8	25.0%	367 (68.5%)	21 (3.9%)	87 (16.2%)	29 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	69.4	509^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.8%					(n/a)	61.5	64.4	40.6	56.2	83.2	83.2	54.0	77.2	62.0	65.6	$15,778	$304	$15,474
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	664	49	13.4	12.8%	374 (56.3%)	26 (3.9%)	35 (5.3%)	201 (30.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)	87.2	154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.0%		80.3	283^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	81.6%	129	72.0	76.7	63.0	70.8	97.1	97.1	75.9	78.4	75.9	76.9	$18,417	$14	$18,403
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
Exton Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 S Hendricks Ave	Exton	19341	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1400	442	38	11.7	15.8%	231 (52.3%)	20 (4.5%)	22 (5.0%)	139 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	78.3	318^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.3%		80.4	282^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	81.6%	36	71.4	75.4	45.1	63.1	88.3	88.3	67.8	75.0	70.4	71.0	$17,170	$317	$16,853

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