About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | West Chester Area SD
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School is located in West Chester, PA and is one of 10 elementary schools in West Chester Area School District. It is a public school that serves 471 students in grades K-5.
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Maximilian Kolbe School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Kindercare Learning Center At Westtown 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Kindercare Learning Center 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Penn Wood Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School
Overall, W-T is a great school. There are some fabulous teachers, and I believe the principal is a caring one. That being said, the building is in desperate need of renovation and there are a handful of teachers that are either not in the right grade, or not very interested in the kids.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 471
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School had 4% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
89%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
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West Chester Area SD District Spending
$13,202Per Pupil
The West Chester Area SD spends $13,202 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 37% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about West Chester Area SD District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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