Uwchlan Hills El Sch

50 Peck Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Uwchlan Hills Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Downingtown Area School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. With a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Uwchlan Hills utilizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and technological literacy.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant community atmosphere supported by an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a variety of extracurricular activities. The faculty and staff are recognized for their dedication to creating an inclusive culture where students feel encouraged to take risks and grow as learners. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional well-being, Uwchlan Hills Elementary consistently strives to prepare its students for success in their future middle school years and beyond.

521

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Uwchlan Hills El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	34
Black	10
Asian	90
Two or More	26

White
361 (69.3 %)
Asian
90 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.5 %)
Two or More
26 (5.0 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downingtown Area SD
Phone:	(610)269-5656
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 75

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 89