Penn Wood El Sch

1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382

(484)266-1900

www.wcasd.net

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Penn Wood Elementary School is a public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the West Chester Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for academic success. With a commitment to the district’s core values, Penn Wood focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional development and community responsibility.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators, parents, and community members work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body. By utilizing modern instructional techniques and resources provided by the West Chester Area School District, Penn Wood strives to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in its students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, calendar of events, or academic resources can visit their official website at [www.wcasd.net](http://www.wcasd.net).

463

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Wood El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	16
Black	13
Asian	31
Two or More	29

White
374 (80.8 %)
Asian
31 (6.7 %)
Two or More
29 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.5 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)

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)266-1900
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 67

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 86