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#45 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 2% in state

Devon EL Sch

Elementary School · Tredyffrin-easttown Sd · Devon, PA

A Tredyffrin-easttown Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 S Fairfield Rd, Devon, PA 19333

  • Math 84% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 90% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.3 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,519

Students at Devon EL Sch score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency84%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2024
Math
84%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Devon EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,083

Median home value

$688,700

Median rent

$1,833/mo

College educated

82.6%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tarleton SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi12Compare →
Beaumont EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.6K–40.9 mi454Compare →
Beautiful BeginningsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.0 mi5Compare →
St David's Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tredyffrin-easttown Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$20,519NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Devon EL Sch is listed in Tredyffrin-Easttown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Devon EL Sch

Devon EL Sch is a public elementary school in Devon, PA, part of Tredyffrin-easttown Sd, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Devon EL Sch

What grades does Devon EL Sch serve?

Devon EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Devon EL Sch?

Devon EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Devon EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Devon EL Sch is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Devon EL Sch rank in PA?

Devon EL Sch ranks #45 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Devon EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Devon EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Devon EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Devon EL Sch has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Devon EL Sch a charter school?

No, Devon EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Devon EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Devon EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Devon EL Sch?

6.0% of students at Devon EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Area population (ZIP 19333)
7,616
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
42.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19333; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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