East Fallowfield Elementary School

Summary:

East Fallowfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 320 students in grades K-5 in the Coatesville Area School District in East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania. Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Fallowfield Elementary struggles academically, with only 25.7% of students proficient or better in Math compared to 40.4% statewide. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratio is relatively low at 11.4, this has not translated to improved academic outcomes. The performance gaps between East Fallowfield and the state, as well as between student subgroups within the school, have widened over time, with African American students performing significantly worse than their White peers.

Neighboring schools in the Coatesville Area School District, such as Kings Highway Elementary and Caln Elementary, also struggle academically but perform better than East Fallowfield. However, schools in the higher-performing Downingtown Area School District and Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, which are also within a reasonable distance, significantly outperform East Fallowfield.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2254 Strasburg Rd
       East Fallowfield Township, PA  19320-4237


(610) 383-3765

District: Coatesville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1222nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,605 Help


Students who attend East Fallowfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Scott Middle School
High:    Coatesville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.9%
White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Fallowfield Elementary School ranks worse than 80.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details East Fallowfield Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Coatesville Area School District. Student population at East Fallowfield Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.9%), White (33.1%), Hispanic (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Coatesville Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Fallowfield Elementary School is 11.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Fallowfield Elementary School is $16,605. 3 elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Fallowfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Fallowfield Elementary School 1222nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Fallowfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Coatesville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coatesville Area School District 507th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Fallowfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.21 571st 1302 56.1%
2004 40.43 907th 1308 30.7%
2005 34.13 1001st 1299 22.9%
2006 48.70 1001st 1545 35.2%
2007 54.55 871st 1555 44.0%
2008 56.34 837th 1551 46.0%
2009 51.56 942nd 1549 39.2%
2010 49.94 1013th 1579 35.8%
2011 46.99 1076th 1597 32.6%
2012 53.73 978th 1599 38.8%
2013 46.38 1030th 1519 32.2%
2014 53.72 859th 1467 41.4%
2015 49.42 891st 1474 39.6%
2016 53.21 878th 1554 43.5%
2017 55.01 836th 1547 46.0%
2018 55.96 807th 1530 47.3%
2019 26.35 1190th 1544 22.9%
2021 27.19 1093rd 1433 23.7%
2022 23.78 1184th 1534 22.8%
2023 12.68 1305th 1534 14.9%
2024 19.86 1222nd 1526 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.08 1307th 1414 7.6%
2024 17.22 1230th 1432 14.1%
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Rank History for Female students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.06 1190th 1488 20.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.86 786th 1043 24.6%
2024 41.46 619th 1084 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.08 1197th 1495 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.01 339th 437 22.4%
2024 42.38 240th 437 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.92 302nd 454 33.5%
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Rank History for White students at East Fallowfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.79 1074th 1236 13.1%
2024 32.32 922nd 1229 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Open Quote I have had a great experience with my 2 children at East Fallowfield! The teachers are wonderful and very responsive plus manage to do a lot with very little (in terms of resources). The PTO is is very involved in helping provide educational resources and opportunities for the students to learn and grow. Many teachers have interactive whiteboards and devices for student use due to the parental involvement. It is truly a community that cares! I know the numbers do not look great but decades of mismanagement and loss of funding is difficult to overcome. Parental involvement is such a key to student success in any school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Fallowfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 323 126 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 363 133 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1990 353 137 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 366 129 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 260 98 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 252 96 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 246 101 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 251 114 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 251 114 3 31 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 235 119 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 231 127 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 236 136 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 239 143 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 223 117 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 187 70 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2003 187 70 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2004 201 69 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 201 70 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 204 65 8 21 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 197 61 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 189 71 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 195 110 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 205 104 5 53 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 211 93 4 62 0 0 0 0 370
2012 228 98 5 52 0 1 0 0 384
2013 234 96 5 55 0 1 3 0 394
2014 223 98 5 57 0 1 3 0 387
2015 205 79 3 49 0 1 6 0 343
2016 180 75 3 57 0 1 12 0 328
2017 169 81 5 50 0 1 17 0 323
2018 167 69 3 52 0 0 16 0 307
2019 137 144 2 91 0 0 22 0 396
2020 134 149 1 92 1 0 21 0 398
2021 123 131 1 86 0 0 24 0 365
2022 125 128 1 73 0 0 25 0 352
2023 106 115 2 72 0 0 25 0 320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Fallowfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.0 22.1 n/a
1989 519 24.2 21.4 n/a
1990 524 25.6 20.4 0
1991 528 25.9 20.3 n/a
1992 387 23.5 16.4 n/a
1993 379 21.3 17.8 n/a
1994 373 20.3 18.4 n/a
1995 399 20.5 19.5 n/a
1996 399 20.5 19.5 n/a
1997 386 20.5 18.8 n/a
1998 393 21.5 18.3 n/a
1999 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
2000 409 23.0 17.8 34.7
2001 364 22.5 16.2 33
2002 283 19.0 14.9 33.2
2003 283 19.0 14.9 33.2
2004 294 17.0 17.3 46.6
2005 296 14.5 20.4 31.8
2006 299 20.3 14.7 35.1
2007 287 18.8 15.3 26.5
2008 288 14.8 19.5 28.8
2009 348 20.4 17.0 35.6
2010 367 25.4 14.4 33.2
2011 370 26.4 13.9 40.8
2012 384 26.0 14.7 41.9
2013 394 25.5 15.4 45.7
2014 387 25.1 15.3 46.5
2015 343 25.0 13.7 45.2
2016 328 25.0 13.1 46
2017 323 24.5 13.1 51.4
2018 307 25.1 12.2 51.5
2019 396 30.5 12.9 68.4
2020 398 32.5 12.2 60.3
2021 365 28.0 13.0 99.2
2022 352 27.1 12.9 99.1
2023 320 27.9 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Fallowfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 465 21.0 22.1 n/a
1989 519 24.2 21.4 n/a
1990 524 25.6 20.4 0
1991 528 25.9 20.3 n/a
1992 387 23.5 16.4 n/a
1993 379 21.3 17.8 n/a
1994 373 20.3 18.4 n/a
1995 399 20.5 19.5 n/a
1996 399 20.5 19.5 n/a
1997 386 20.5 18.8 n/a
1998 393 21.5 18.3 n/a
1999 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
2000 409 23.0 17.8 34.7
2001 364 22.5 16.2 33
2002 283 19.0 14.9 33.2
2003 283 19.0 14.9 33.2
2004 294 17.0 17.3 46.6
2005 296 14.5 20.4 31.8
2006 299 20.3 14.7 35.1
2007 287 18.8 15.3 26.5
2008 288 14.8 19.5 28.8
2009 348 20.4 17.0 35.6
2010 367 25.4 14.4 33.2
2011 370 26.4 13.9 40.8
2012 384 26.0 14.7 41.9
2013 394 25.5 15.4 45.7
2014 387 25.1 15.3 46.5
2015 343 25.0 13.7 45.2
2016 328 25.0 13.1 46
2017 323 24.5 13.1 51.4
2018 307 25.1 12.2 51.5
2019 396 30.5 12.9 68.4
2020 398 32.5 12.2 60.3
2021 365 28.0 13.0 99.2
2022 352 27.1 12.9 99.1
2023 320 27.9 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Fallowfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $20 (0.2%) $9,124 (99.8%) $9,145
2020 $268 (2.5%) $10,282 (97.5%) $10,550
2021 $553 (5.1%) $10,211 (94.9%) $10,763
2022 $1,230 (7.4%) $15,374 (92.6%) $16,605

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Fallowfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1190th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1305th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (East Fallowfield Elementary School)52.622.4
 30.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Fallowfield Elementary School)47.429.2
 18.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Fallowfield Elementary School)34.114
 20.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Fallowfield Elementary School)53.243.9
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Fallowfield Elementary School)42.612.5
 30.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Fallowfield Elementary School)2520.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Fallowfield Elementary School)46.737.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (East Fallowfield Elementary School)37.218.8
 18.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Fallowfield Elementary School)53.243.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Fallowfield Elementary School)45.825.6
 20.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396320
 19.2%
African American144115
 20.1%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic9172
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White137106
 22.6%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%100%
 31.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Fallowfield Elementary School

Students at East Fallowfield Elementary School are 36% African American, 33% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend East Fallowfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott Middle School
High : Coatesville Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended East Fallowfield Elementary School.

East Fallowfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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