Downingtown Area School District, Pennsylvania
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| Downingtown Area School District |
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| District details |
| School board members:9 |
| Students:13,238 (2023-2024) |
| Schools:16 (2023-2024) |
| Website:Link |
Downingtown Area School District is a school district in Pennsylvania (Chester County). During the 2024 school year, 13,238 students attended one of the district's 16 schools.
This page provides information regarding school board members, finances, academics, students, and more details about the district.
School board
The Downingtown Area School District consists of nine members serving four-year terms. To find information about school board meetings,click here.
| Name | Year assumed office | Year term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Todorovac | 2029 | |
| Jane S. Bertone | 2027 | |
| Audrey Blust | 2027 | |
| Caryn McCleary Ghrayeb | 2027 | |
| Joyce Houghton | 2027 | |
| Lisa Strobridge | 2027 | |
| Madhu Gurthy | 2025 | |
| Mindy Ross | 2025 | |
| Lee Ann Wisdom | 2017 | 2025 |
Elections
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School board meetings
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Budget
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[1]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $10,751,000 | $823 | 4% |
| Local: | $200,429,000 | $15,348 | 75% |
| State: | $56,534,000 | $4,329 | 21% |
| Total: | $267,714,000 | $20,500 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $249,729,000 | $19,123 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $214,590,000 | $16,432 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $140,889,000 | $10,788 | 56% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $21,119,000 | $1,617 | 8% |
| Administration: | $21,658,000 | $1,658 | 9% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $30,924,000 | $2,368 | 12% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $9,268,000 | $709 | |
| Construction: | $4,075,000 | $312 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $2,333,000 | $178 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $4,484,000 | $343 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by theU.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result,proficiency levels are not comparable between different states andyear-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer. If five or fewer students were included in a data set, the data will display as "PS."[2]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 59 | 81 | 25-29 | 37 | PS | 50 | 56 |
| 2020-2021 | 67 | 84 | 40-44 | 40-44 | PS | 55-59 | 65 |
| 2018-2019 | 68 | 89 | 40-44 | 49 | PS | 55-59 | 66 |
| 2017-2018 | 69 | 90 | 40-44 | 50 | PS | 55-59 | 68 |
| 2016-2017 | 69 | 89 | 35-39 | 52 | >=50 | 55-59 | 68 |
| 2015-2016 | 69 | 89 | 35-39 | 51 | >=50 | 55-59 | 68 |
| 2014-2015 | 68 | 89 | 35-39 | 54 | PS | 50-54 | 68 |
| 2013-2014 | 88 | 95 | 65-69 | 65-69 | PS | 75-79 | 89 |
| 2012-2013 | 89 | 95 | 60-64 | 70-74 | 80-84 | 90 | |
| 2011-2012 | 89 | 96 | 60-64 | 75-79 | 70-79 | 90 | |
| 2010-2011 | 89 | 96 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-79 | 90 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 82 | 91 | 60-64 | 65 | PS | 78 | 81 |
| 2020-2021 | 83 | 92 | 65-69 | 65-69 | PS | 75-79 | 81 |
| 2018-2019 | 84 | 93 | 60-64 | 68 | PS | 75-79 | 84 |
| 2017-2018 | 85 | 95 | 65-69 | 68 | PS | 75-79 | 85 |
| 2016-2017 | 85 | 95 | 65-69 | 69 | >=50 | 75-79 | 86 |
| 2015-2016 | 86 | 95 | 60-64 | 65 | >=50 | 75-79 | 86 |
| 2014-2015 | 85 | 94 | 65-69 | 68 | PS | 70-74 | 86 |
| 2013-2014 | 89 | 95 | 70-74 | 70-74 | PS | 75-79 | 90 |
| 2012-2013 | 87 | 94 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 75-79 | 89 | |
| 2011-2012 | 89 | 94 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 70-79 | 90 | |
| 2010-2011 | 88 | 93 | 70-74 | 65-69 | 60-69 | 89 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 95 | >=95 | >=90 | >=90 | PS | 80-89 | 95 |
| 2020-2021 | 98 | >=95 | >=90 | >=90 | PS | >=90 | 98 |
| 2019-2020 | 96 | >=95 | >=90 | 80-89 | >=80 | 97 | |
| 2018-2019 | 96 | >=95 | >=90 | 80-89 | >=50 | 97 | |
| 2017-2018 | 97 | >=95 | >=90 | >=90 | >=80 | 97 | |
| 2016-2017 | 97 | >=95 | >=90 | >=90 | >=50 | 96 | |
| 2015-2016 | 98 | >=90 | >=90 | >=90 | >=50 | 98 | |
| 2014-2015 | 97 | >=95 | >=90 | 60-79 | PS | 98 | |
| 2013-2014 | 97 | >=95 | >=90 | >=90 | PS | 97 | |
| 2012-2013 | 94 | >=90 | >=90 | 60-79 | >=50 | 95 | |
| 2011-2012 | 95 | >=90 | >=90 | 60-79 | 95 | ||
| 2010-2011 | 96 | >=90 | 70-79 | >=80 | PS | 97 |
Students
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[3]
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 13,238 | 0.3 |
| 2022-2023 | 13,204 | 1.1 |
| 2021-2022 | 13,059 | 1.1 |
| 2020-2021 | 12,909 | -1.3 |
| 2019-2020 | 13,079 | 1.1 |
| 2018-2019 | 12,938 | 1.1 |
| 2017-2018 | 12,794 | 1.1 |
| 2016-2017 | 12,656 | 2.9 |
| 2015-2016 | 12,289 | 1.8 |
| 2014-2015 | 12,070 | 0.3 |
| 2013-2014 | 12,028 | 0.9 |
| 2012-2013 | 11,915 | 1.1 |
| 2011-2012 | 11,779 | -0.3 |
| 2010-2011 | 11,813 | -0.1 |
| 2009-2010 | 11,823 | 0.0 |
| 2008-2009 | 11,827 | 1.0 |
| 2007-2008 | 11,707 | -0.4 |
| 2006-2007 | 11,751 | 3.4 |
| 2005-2006 | 11,348 | 3.0 |
| 2004-2005 | 11,009 | 2.8 |
| 2003-2004 | 10,700 | 2.5 |
| 2002-2003 | 10,430 | 2.3 |
| 2001-2002 | 10,192 | 1.9 |
| 2000-2001 | 9,997 | 0.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 9,964 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Downingtown Area School District (%) | Pennsylvania K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.7 | 4.7 |
| Black | 2.5 | 14.4 |
| Hispanic | 6.1 | 14.9 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| White | 66.7 | 60.4 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere.
Staff
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[4]
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Downingtown Area School District had 955.25 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 13.86.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 23.50 |
| Elementary: | 354.93 |
| Secondary: | 456.02 |
| Total: | 955.25 |
Downingtown Area School District employed 4.00 district administrators and 30.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 4.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 29.00 |
| School Administrators: | 30.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 58.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 383.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 9.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 37.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 14.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 16.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 106.40 |
| Other Support Services: | 161.00 |
Schools
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[5]
| SCHOOL NAME | NUMBER OF STUDENTS | GRADES |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek El Sch | 503 | KG-5 |
| Bradford Hgts El Sch | 567 | KG-5 |
| Brandywine-Wallace El Sch | 475 | KG-5 |
| Downingtown Hs East Campus | 1,768 | 9-12 |
| Downingtown Hs West Campus | 1,808 | 9-12 |
| Downingtown Ms | 1,094 | 7-8 |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | 962 | 9-12 |
| East Ward El Sch | 557 | KG-5 |
| Lionville El Sch | 670 | KG-5 |
| Lionville Ms | 1,037 | 7-8 |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | 1,036 | 6-6 |
| Pickering Valley El Sch | 457 | KG-5 |
| Shamona Creek El Sch | 515 | KG-5 |
| Springton Manor El Sch | 614 | KG-5 |
| Uwchlan Hills El Sch | 531 | KG-5 |
| West Bradford El Sch | 624 | KG-5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2021-22 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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