Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School's ranking?
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School?
575 students attend Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School?
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School offer ?
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School part of?
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School is part of West Chester Area School District.
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