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Beaver Creek Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Beaver Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 503 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 27th out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beaver Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with impressive academic performance. The school's PSSA test scores in Math and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, 76.9% of Beaver Creek students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%, and 71.9% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state's 48.5%. The school's performance on the PSSA Science assessment is also exceptional, with 92% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.8%. Beaver Creek spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $14,009 to $16,131 over the past 4 years, and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 14.4 over the past 3 years.

While Beaver Creek Elementary School performs well overall, its performance for low socioeconomic status students is more average compared to the state. However, the school's exceptional performance for its female, Asian, and white student populations is a testament to its educational excellence. Nearby schools within the Downingtown Area School District, such as Shamona Creek Elementary, Lionville Elementary, and Uwchlan Hills Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

531

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,371

Per pupil spending ?

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335-2450

(610) 269-2790

District: Downingtown Area School District

Students who attend Beaver Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Downingtown Middle School
	Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High:	Downingtown High School West Campus

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.6%

Asian:

14.3%

Hispanic:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (74% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg70%

Pennsylvania avg45%

147^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 10Elementary Schools in the Downingtown Area School District

27^th of 606Downingtown Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	147 of 1511	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	190 of 1526	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	246 of 1534	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	318 of 1534	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	333 of 1433	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.0	188 of 1544	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	404 of 1530	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	80.7	276 of 1547	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	82.8	221 of 1554	85.8%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	209 of 1474	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	76.0	326 of 1467	77.8%	★★★★☆
2013	77.4	305 of 1519	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	71.8	486 of 1599	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.6	417 of 1597	73.9%	★★★★☆
2010	68.2	548 of 1579	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.9	345 of 1549	77.7%	★★★★☆
2008	78.6	243 of 1551	84.3%	★★★★☆
2007	81.5	191 of 1555	87.7%	★★★★☆
2006	78.1	270 of 1545	82.5%	★★★★☆
2005	78.8	222 of 1299	82.9%	★★★★☆
2004	89.3	70 of 1308	94.6%	★★★★★
2003	94.2	19 of 1302	98.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	22 of 151	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	65 of 168	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	165 of 1030	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	148 of 1084	86.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	125 of 1466	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.5	192 of 1488	87.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	519 of 1369	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.9	223 of 1432	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	497 of 1414	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	85.9	175 of 1475	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	214 of 1495	85.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	165 of 1201	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	250 of 1229	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	315 of 1236	74.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)86th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2025)85th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2025)84th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math77%+35 vs state

English Language Arts72%+23 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, March 31, 2013

We heard the schools in Pa were better than Florida. Well a 3 hour Kindergarten was a slap in the face. The students seem to enjoy the school and that is really what matters most. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaver Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	601 W Pennsylvania Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 269-2790	531	40	13.3	16.9%	375 (70.6%)	17 (3.2%)	41 (7.7%)	76 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	88.5	147^th of 1511 public elementary schools	90.3%		85.1	190^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.5%	43	79.2	81.7	69.7	76.9	76.4	80.4	58.4	71.9	$17,371	$559	$16,812
Bradford Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1330 Romig Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 269-6021	534	43	12.4	24.2%	393 (73.6%)	15 (2.8%)	60 (11.2%)	27 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	84.2	216^th of 1511 public elementary schools	85.7%		82	245^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.9%	29	89.7	70.7	65.9	74.2	76.1	69.6	53.4	65.6	$17,144	$572	$16,573
East Ward Elementary School	Public	K-5	435 Washington Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 269-8282	549	39	13.9	30.4%	291 (53.0%)	32 (5.8%)	53 (9.7%)	129 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.0%)	81.9	249^th of 1511 public elementary schools	83.5%		84.2	205^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.6%	44	64.0	76.7	65.0	68.3	60.6	75.6	67.0	67.4	$16,853	$644	$16,209
Caln Elementary School	Public	K-5	3609 Lincoln Hwy	Thorndale	19372	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 383-3760	440	35	12.5	103.0%	132 (30.0%)	146 (33.2%)	125 (28.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	17.9	1235^th of 1511 public elementary schools	18.3%		17.3	1255^th of 1526 public elementary schools	17.8%	20	34.9	18.0	26.2	26.5	28.2	14.5	30.0	24.2	$18,330	$919	$17,411
West Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-5	1475 Broadrun Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 384-9030	623	41	15.1	11.2%	445 (71.4%)	13 (2.1%)	31 (5.0%)	104 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.7%)	93.7	52^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.3	34^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.8%	18	87.6	86.1	76.5	83.3	85.9	90.4	66.0	80.3	$15,705	$427	$15,278
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Peck Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-5656	537	35	15.2	10.2%	313 (58.3%)	6 (1.1%)	33 (6.1%)	160 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	93.5	55^th of 1511 public elementary schools	96.4%		91.8	46^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.0%	9	82.4	85.2	85.2	84.3	76.7	77.0	77.9	77.2	$16,956	$427	$16,529
Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School	Public	K-5	435 Dilworth Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 269-2083	488	33	14.7	11.1%	319 (65.4%)	12 (2.5%)	23 (4.7%)	106 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	94.7	40^th of 1511 public elementary schools	97.4%		92.3	35^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.7%	5	80.5	88.5	91.5	87.0	78.0	81.1	85.3	81.5	$17,212	$427	$16,785
Reeceville Elementary School	Public	K-5	248 Reeceville Rd	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 383-3785	384	33	11.5	94.0%	121 (31.5%)	98 (25.5%)	127 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.9%)	19.3	1212^th of 1511 public elementary schools	19.8%		12.8	1318^th of 1526 public elementary schools	13.6%	106	32.6	25.5	14.9	24.1	41.9	28.0	19.2	29.3	$19,063	$1,368	$17,694
Shamona Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 Dorlan Mill Rd	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 458-8703	488	36	13.4	8.6%	298 (61.1%)	9 (1.8%)	15 (3.1%)	140 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	94.9	37^th of 1511 public elementary schools	97.6%		90.3	87^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.3%	50	91.9	87.6	80.0	86.3	87.3	77.1	76.0	79.9	$16,979	$427	$16,552
Mary C Howse Elementary School	Public	K-5	641 W Boot Rd	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1300	442	33	13.3	7.9%	209 (47.3%)	17 (3.8%)	24 (5.4%)	166 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.9%)	85.3	193^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	87.2%		90.1	90^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.1%	103	72.8	67.6	70.9	70.4	69.0	70.6	70.5	70.0	$17,467	$118	$17,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaver Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 531 students attended Beaver Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Beaver Creek Elementary School?

Students at Beaver Creek Elementary School are 71% White, 14% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Beaver Creek Elementary School in?

Downingtown Area School District

What schools do graduates of Beaver Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Beaver Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Downingtown Middle School
Middle : Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High : Downingtown High School West Campus

Is Beaver Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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