Fern Hill Elementary School

915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fern Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Fern Hill Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Fern Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#243 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
38%
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70-74%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
65%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fern Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Fern Hill Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
399 students attend Fern Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fern Hill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School offer ?
Fern Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School part of?
Fern Hill Elementary School is part of West Chester Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   8/10/2013
I love this school. When i was "graduating" from 5th grade i cryed and so did every other 5th grader. All the teachers are so kind and thay make learning fun. In the morning i would be excited to go to school. Fern hill is a great school. Once a bobcat stays a bobcat
- Posted by Student/Alumni - EMLei

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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