Charlestown El Sch

2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**Charlestown Elementary School** is a highly regarded public school located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the prestigious Great Valley School District, the school is known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. It consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, emphasizing a holistic approach to learning that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for creative and social development.

Situated in a suburban setting, Charlestown Elementary benefits from a robust school culture that encourages parent involvement and active community engagement. The school facilities are designed to foster an interactive learning environment, and the district’s resources allow for diverse extracurricular activities and specialized support services. For families moving to the area, the school is frequently cited as a primary draw, prized for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing young students for success in the middle school years and beyond.

381

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	74
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
263 (69.0 %)
Asian
74 (19.4 %)
Two or More
21 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.5 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Valley SD
Phone:	(610)935-1555
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 46

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70