Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr

School Overview
The **Phoenixville Early Learning Center (PELC)**, located at 1 Phantom Way, serves as the foundational academic environment for the Phoenixville Area School District. As a dedicated early childhood facility, the school focuses on the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically housing kindergarten and first-grade students. The center is designed to provide a nurturing, transition-oriented atmosphere that bridges the gap between preschool and the more traditional elementary school environment, emphasizing core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the PELC is noted for fostering a supportive community culture that aligns with the broader Phoenixville Area School District’s "Phantom" identity. The facility prioritizes early intervention and foundational skill-building, utilizing age-appropriate instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher elementary grades. By centralizing early childhood education, the school creates a specialized space where faculty can focus specifically on the unique learning milestones and developmental challenges inherent to children at the start of their formal schooling journey.
579
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
Demographic Student Count
White381
Hispanic120
Black22
Asian23
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • White
    381 (65.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    120 (20.7 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    23 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    22 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Phoenixville Area SD
Phone: (484)927-5450
Website: http://paelc.pasd.com/
Grade Range: K - 1st
Total Students: 579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 276
Grade 1 303

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten276
Grade 1303
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28449.1%
Male29550.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)