Pocopson El Sch

1105 Pocopson Road
West Chester, PA 19382

pes.ucfsd.org/

517 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pocopson Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building. It serves students in the surrounding community by offering a robust curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their foundational years, supported by experienced faculty and active parental involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Pocopson Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and emphasis on creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages students in diverse extracurricular opportunities, enrichment programs, and community-focused initiatives that encourage collaboration and social-emotional learning. By maintaining strong connections between educators, families, and the wider Unionville-Chadds Ford community, the school consistently strives to provide an inclusive and high-achieving atmosphere for its diverse student body.

517

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocopson El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	19
Black	9
Asian	54
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
410 (79.3 %)
Asian
54 (10.4 %)
Two or More
24 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.7 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)
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:	Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
Phone:	(610)793-9241
Website:	http://pes.ucfsd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 68

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 99