EAST WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and serves as a foundational part of the Downingtown Area School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. Serving children in the early elementary grades, East Ward emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging active participation from students, parents, and faculty to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, the school follows the rigorous standards of the Downingtown Area School District, utilizing diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of a growing student body. Beyond the core curriculum, East Ward is often recognized for its efforts to integrate character education and inclusive programming, helping to build a strong sense of school pride and student engagement. Its location in the heart of Downingtown makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to upper-level elementary and middle school programs within the district.

435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335-2707
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EAST WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downingtown, PA with about 539 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
539
Teachers:
35.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 539 students

White
61.2%
Asian
21.0%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Black or African American
5.8%
Two or more races
5.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.