Westtown-Thornbury El Sch

750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382

www.wcasd.net

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the West Chester Area School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Westtown-Thornbury is recognized for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and a highly involved parent-teacher organization, which together help cultivate a welcoming culture for families. With a focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, curious, and empathetic members of the West Chester community.

545

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	38
Black	26
Asian	14
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
427 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.0 %)
Two or More
38 (7.0 %)
Black
26 (4.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-1800
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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 79

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 97