Chadds Ford Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Chadds Ford Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chadds Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Chadds Ford Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Chadds Ford Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chadds Ford Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
4%

Hispanic
3%
14%

Black
2%
14%

White
70%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chadds Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Chadds Ford Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chadds Ford Elementary School?
345 students attend Chadds Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chadds Ford Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chadds Ford Elementary School?
Chadds Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chadds Ford Elementary School offer ?
Chadds Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chadds Ford Elementary School part of?
Chadds Ford Elementary School is part of Unionville-Chadds Ford SD School District.
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