Exton Elementary School

Summary:

Exton Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 442 students in grades K-5 in the West Chester Area School District in Exton, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 228 out of 1,526 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Exton Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.7% of Exton students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 54.8% for the West Chester Area School District and 40.4% for the state. Similarly, 77.3% of Exton students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 71.1% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also excels in science, with 83.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (80.6%) and state (65.8%) averages.

Exton Elementary's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools for both female students and students with disabilities. However, the school's rankings for Asian and White students are lower than the overall student population, indicating a need to address achievement gaps. Exton Elementary's relatively high per-student spending of $17,170 in the 2021-2022 school year may contribute to its success, but it also raises questions about the equity of resource allocation across the district and the state. Overall, Exton Elementary's consistent high performance and strong science proficiency make it a standout school in the region, with valuable insights that could benefit other schools in the West Chester Area School District and the nearby Great Valley School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 301 S Hendricks Ave
       Exton, PA  19341-2718


(484) 266-1400

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,170 Help


Students who attend Exton Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Asian:
31.4%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Exton Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Asian (31.4%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Exton Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Exton Elementary School is $17,170, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Exton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Exton Elementary School 228th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Exton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 60th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Exton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.40 313th 1302 76.0%
2004 75.51 340th 1308 74.0%
2005 76.73 270th 1299 79.2%
2006 76.93 307th 1545 80.1%
2007 80.45 211th 1555 86.4%
2008 84.48 98th 1551 93.7%
2009 83.98 85th 1549 94.5%
2010 82.46 136th 1579 91.4%
2011 77.43 268th 1597 83.2%
2012 80.96 185th 1599 88.4%
2013 80.86 202nd 1519 86.7%
2014 81.06 192nd 1467 86.9%
2015 85.36 151st 1474 89.8%
2016 86.25 131st 1554 91.6%
2017 89.44 61st 1547 96.1%
2018 88.80 82nd 1530 94.6%
2019 88.79 86th 1544 94.4%
2021 79.14 278th 1433 80.6%
2022 80.36 282nd 1534 81.6%
2023 78.32 318th 1534 79.3%
2024 82.94 228th 1526 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.01 160th 1488 89.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.36 341st 1043 67.3%
2024 69.44 244th 1084 77.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.47 311th 1495 79.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.88 76th 160 52.5%
2024 65.29 72nd 168 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Exton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.22 593rd 1236 52.0%
2024 67.52 387th 1229 68.5%
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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 Exton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 42 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1989 270 41 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1990 258 54 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1991 256 44 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1992 280 39 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 286 41 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 288 36 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 537 61 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 537 61 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 578 52 26 11 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 514 58 30 7 3 n/a n/a 0 612
1999 573 45 28 5 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 584 46 46 10 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 575 48 56 10 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 583 57 76 14 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2003 583 57 76 14 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2004 433 42 66 3 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 428 45 55 6 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 435 38 58 12 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 434 39 52 18 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2008 421 38 56 20 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 404 33 56 19 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 426 33 76 23 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 422 43 92 24 2 0 0 0 583
2012 396 44 95 20 0 0 0 0 555
2013 387 42 90 23 0 5 0 0 547
2014 360 41 79 25 1 5 1 0 512
2015 338 26 72 41 2 3 19 0 501
2016 335 18 74 19 2 3 13 0 464
2017 331 13 75 28 1 3 25 0 476
2018 380 10 93 38 1 1 27 0 550
2019 390 9 97 39 0 0 29 0 564
2020 380 15 112 48 0 0 38 0 593
2021 350 22 106 39 0 0 41 0 558
2022 242 16 133 24 0 0 31 0 446
2023 231 20 139 22 0 0 30 0 442

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 Exton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 20.0 15.3 n/a
1989 323 24.4 13.2 n/a
1990 324 24.3 13.3 0
1991 312 25.1 12.4 n/a
1992 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
1993 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
1994 341 19.2 17.8 n/a
1995 629 29.8 21.1 n/a
1996 629 29.8 21.1 n/a
1997 668 30.8 21.7 n/a
1998 612 32.3 18.9 n/a
1999 653 32.0 20.4 n/a
2000 687 33.5 20.5 3.8
2001 691 36.0 19.2 4.6
2002 732 35.1 20.9 4
2003 732 35.1 20.9 4
2004 546 32.5 16.8 5.9
2005 535 32.4 16.5 5.4
2006 543 33.3 16.3 5.9
2007 543 33.1 16.4 7
2008 536 39.2 13.7 6.5
2009 513 36.6 14.0 6
2010 561 37.0 15.1 7.8
2011 583 40.0 14.5 11.5
2012 555 39.0 14.2 11
2013 547 38.8 14.0 10.8
2014 512 39.0 13.1 13.5
2015 501 38.0 13.1 14.4
2016 464 34.0 13.6 9.5
2017 476 33.7 14.1 10.9
2018 550 38.1 14.4 13.5
2019 564 38.6 14.5 14.7
2020 593 40.1 14.7 15.2
2021 558 44.1 12.6 14.2
2022 446 36.5 12.2 13
2023 442 37.6 11.7 15.8

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 Exton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 20.0 15.3 n/a
1989 323 24.4 13.2 n/a
1990 324 24.3 13.3 0
1991 312 25.1 12.4 n/a
1992 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
1993 340 17.0 20.0 n/a
1994 341 19.2 17.8 n/a
1995 629 29.8 21.1 n/a
1996 629 29.8 21.1 n/a
1997 668 30.8 21.7 n/a
1998 612 32.3 18.9 n/a
1999 653 32.0 20.4 n/a
2000 687 33.5 20.5 3.8
2001 691 36.0 19.2 4.6
2002 732 35.1 20.9 4
2003 732 35.1 20.9 4
2004 546 32.5 16.8 5.9
2005 535 32.4 16.5 5.4
2006 543 33.3 16.3 5.9
2007 543 33.1 16.4 7
2008 536 39.2 13.7 6.5
2009 513 36.6 14.0 6
2010 561 37.0 15.1 7.8
2011 583 40.0 14.5 11.5
2012 555 39.0 14.2 11
2013 547 38.8 14.0 10.8
2014 512 39.0 13.1 13.5
2015 501 38.0 13.1 14.4
2016 464 34.0 13.6 9.5
2017 476 33.7 14.1 10.9
2018 550 38.1 14.4 13.5
2019 564 38.6 14.5 14.7
2020 593 40.1 14.7 15.2
2021 558 44.1 12.6 14.2
2022 446 36.5 12.2 13
2023 442 37.6 11.7 15.8

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 Exton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.0%) $14,192 (99.0%) $14,329
2020 $151 (1.1%) $13,495 (98.9%) $13,645
2021 $358 (2.4%) $14,654 (97.6%) $15,012
2022 $317 (1.8%) $16,853 (98.2%) $17,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Exton 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 86th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Exton Elementary School)85.871.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Exton Elementary School)85.567.8
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Exton Elementary School)79.875.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Exton Elementary School)94.488.3
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Exton Elementary School)9175
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Exton Elementary School)65.545.1
 20.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Exton Elementary School)85.970.4
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Exton Elementary School)76.863.1
 13.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Exton Elementary School)94.488.3
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Exton Elementary School)87.671
 16.6%
   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 Students564442
 21.6%
African American920
 122.2%
American Indian00
Asian97139
 43.3%
Hispanic3922
 43.6%
Pacific Islander00
White390231
 40.8%
Two or More Races2930
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%15.8%
 1.1%


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Exton Elementary School ranks 228th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Exton Elementary School are 52% White, 31% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Exton Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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