Excellent
#131 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 5% in state
Greystone EL Sch
Elementary School · West Chester Area Sd · West Chester, PA
A West Chester Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1195 Aram Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
- Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greystone EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 66% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 10 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greystone EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,470/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,876
Median home value
$530,400
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterbrook Academy#15Private · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Fern Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| West Chester Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Mary C Howse EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 474 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Chester Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 17
- District spending per student
- $18,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greystone EL Sch is listed in West Chester Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greystone EL Sch
Greystone EL Sch is a public elementary school in West Chester, PA, part of West Chester Area Sd, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greystone EL Sch
What grades does Greystone EL Sch serve?
Greystone EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Greystone EL Sch?
Greystone EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greystone EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greystone EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greystone EL Sch rank in PA?
Greystone EL Sch ranks #131 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greystone EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Greystone EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Greystone EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greystone EL Sch has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Greystone EL Sch a charter school?
No, Greystone EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greystone EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Greystone EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greystone EL Sch?
23.8% of students at Greystone 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (484) 266-2300
- Area population (ZIP 19380)
- 50,093
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 19380; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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