Fern Hill El Sch

915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380

www.wcasd.net

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fern Hill Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K-5, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is part of the West Chester Area School District, a highly regarded school system known for its strong academic standards and community-focused approach to education. Situated on Lincoln Avenue, the school provides a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in diverse extracurricular and academic opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the West Chester Area School District, Fern Hill aims to prepare its students for future success through a combination of experienced faculty, modern educational practices, and active parental involvement. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies through the official website at www.wcasd.net.

391

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fern Hill El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	49
Black	19
Asian	40
Two or More	20

White
263 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.5 %)
Asian
40 (10.2 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
Black
19 (4.9 %)

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:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-1600
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 53

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 68