Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westtown-thornbury 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 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Westtown-Thornbury El Sch serves the southeast part of West Chester, PA, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westtown-thornbury 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
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westtown-thornbury 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
#227 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westtown-thornbury Elementary School's ranking?
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 2,733 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Westtown-thornbury Elementary School?
529 students attend Westtown-thornbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westtown-thornbury Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westtown-thornbury Elementary School?
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westtown-thornbury Elementary School offer ?
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westtown-thornbury Elementary School part of?
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School is part of West Chester Area School District.
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