PENN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Penn Wood El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the West Chester Area SD school district, located in West Chester, PA with about 520 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Penn Wood El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Penn Wood Elementary School is a public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the West Chester Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for academic success. With a commitment to the district’s core values, Penn Wood focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional development and community responsibility.
The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and community members work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body. By utilizing modern instructional techniques and resources provided by the West Chester Area School District, Penn Wood strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in its students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, calendar of events, or academic resources can visit their official website at [www.wcasd.net](http://www.wcasd.net).
For more information, contact Penn Wood El Sch at (484) 266-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Chester, PA 19382-7858
(484) 266-1900
http://www.wcasd.net
PENN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in West Chester, PA with about 520 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Chester Area SD
- Total Students:
- 520
- Teachers:
- 34.05
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 520 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENN WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.0%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.