Excellent
#100 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Pocopson EL Sch
Elementary School · Unionville-chadds Ford Sd · West Chester, PA
An Unionville-chadds Ford Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 Pocopson Road, West Chester, PA 19382
- Math 84% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocopson EL Sch score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 88% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pocopson 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$126,159
Median home value
$542,400
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19382; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadds Ford EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Hillendale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Sarah W Starkweather EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Unionville-chadds Ford Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocopson EL Sch is listed in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocopson EL Sch
Pocopson EL Sch is a public elementary school in West Chester, PA, part of Unionville-chadds Ford Sd, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocopson EL Sch
What grades does Pocopson EL Sch serve?
Pocopson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pocopson EL Sch?
Pocopson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocopson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocopson EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocopson EL Sch rank in PA?
Pocopson EL Sch ranks #100 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pocopson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocopson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Pocopson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocopson EL Sch has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pocopson EL Sch a charter school?
No, Pocopson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocopson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Pocopson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocopson EL Sch?
3.0% of students at Pocopson 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (610) 793-9241
- Area population (ZIP 19382)
- 53,035
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 19382; 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
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