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#2391 of 2,846 schools in PA

Kings Highway EL Sch

Elementary School · Coatesville Area Sd · Coatesville, PA

A Coatesville Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

841 W Kings Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320

  • Math 44% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$18,694
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Kings Highway EL Sch score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kings Highway 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,459/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coatesville), 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

$88,852

Median home value

$302,700

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19320; 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
Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–61.9 mi13Compare →
Rainbow EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.5K–52.3 mi688Compare →
Engeltown Road Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition3.9privateK–83.6 mi39Compare →
Pequea Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–84.4 mi96Compare →

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.

Coatesville Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kings Highway EL Sch is listed in Coatesville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kings Highway EL Sch

Kings Highway EL Sch is a public elementary school in Coatesville, PA, part of Coatesville Area Sd, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,391 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kings Highway EL Sch

What grades does Kings Highway EL Sch serve?

Kings Highway EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kings Highway EL Sch?

Kings Highway EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kings Highway EL Sch rank in PA?

Kings Highway EL Sch ranks #2,391 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Kings Highway EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Kings Highway EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Kings Highway EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Highway EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kings Highway EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Kings Highway EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Kings Highway 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
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 19320)
55,671
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
40.6
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 19320; 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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