Hillendale Elementary School

1850 Hillendale Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillendale Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hillendale Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Hillendale Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillendale Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#134 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
36%
85-89%
55%
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillendale Elementary School's ranking?
Hillendale Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hillendale Elementary School often compared to?
Hillendale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chadds Ford Elementary School, Pocopson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hillendale Elementary School?
373 students attend Hillendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hillendale Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillendale Elementary School?
Hillendale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillendale Elementary School offer ?
Hillendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillendale Elementary School part of?
Hillendale Elementary School is part of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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