Glen Acres El Sch

1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382

www.wcasd.net

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glen Acres Elementary School is a prominent institution within the West Chester Area School District, serving students in the West Chester, Pennsylvania community. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. As part of a highly-regarded district, Glen Acres focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

Beyond the classroom, Glen Acres Elementary is characterized by its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging participation in arts, athletics, and community service. By maintaining high standards for student achievement and fostering a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and administrators, the school strives to create a supportive foundation for every child who passes through its doors.

485

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Acres El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	45
Black	31
Asian	25
Two or More	33

White
351 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.3 %)
Two or More
33 (6.8 %)
Black
31 (6.4 %)
Asian
25 (5.2 %)

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)266-1700
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 81