Downingtown Area SD is a suburban school district in Chester County, Pennsylvania, serving 13,204 students across 16 schools with a stable enrollment trend of 1.1% annual growth. The district operates 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 and 959 faculty members.
Academic performance significantly exceeds state benchmarks. Mathematics proficiency stands at 67.8% compared to the state average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 72.8% versus 49.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 96.1% substantially surpasses the state average of 89.5%, with a minimal dropout rate of 0.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 6.5% represents a district-level concern worth monitoring.
The student population reflects moderate economic and demographic diversity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 15.7% of enrollment, while English learners account for 2.6% and students with disabilities represent 17.1%. Racial composition is 64.6% White, 21.1% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, and 2.6% Black.
Financial resources are substantial, with per-pupil spending of $19,260 nearly double the state average of $10,570. The total operating budget reaches $263.7 million, funded primarily through local sources at 75.8%, supplemented by state contributions of 22.6% and federal funding of 1.5%. This revenue structure reflects a property-wealthy community with significant local investment in education.
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Total Students
13,204
Schools
16
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,260
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
67.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Future Ready PA Index & Assessment Data, 2024-25 School Year