Chadds Ford El Sch

3 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317

cfes.ucfsd.org/

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chadds Ford Elementary School, located in the historic Chadds Ford area of Pennsylvania, is a prominent institution within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves students in grades K-5. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, consistently placing the school among the top-performing elementary institutions in the state.

Beyond academics, Chadds Ford Elementary is highly regarded for its focus on character development and community engagement. The school leverages its unique location—deeply rooted in local history and art—to enrich its students' educational experiences. With a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization, the school prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, inquisitive, and socially responsible students prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

342

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chadds Ford El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	16
Black	10
Asian	58
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (67.5 %)
Asian
58 (17.0 %)
Two or More
24 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.7 %)
Black
10 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
Phone:	(610)388-1112
Website:	http://cfes.ucfsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 50