Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pocopson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocopson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pocopson Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
34 acres
School Rankings
Pocopson Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocopson Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 2733 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White and Blue
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocopson Elementary School's ranking?
Pocopson Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pocopson Elementary School often compared to?
Pocopson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chadds Ford Elementary School, Hillendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pocopson Elementary School?
514 students attend Pocopson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pocopson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocopson Elementary School?
Pocopson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocopson Elementary School offer ?
Pocopson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocopson Elementary School part of?
Pocopson Elementary School is part of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
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