Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westtown-thornbury Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
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 #391 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
545 students attend Westtown-thornbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% 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 3% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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