East Ward Elementary School

Public K-5

 435 Washington Ave
       Downingtown, PA  19335-2707


(610) 269-8282

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,247 Help


Students who attend East Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lionville Middle School
    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
High:    Downingtown High School East Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Asian:
20.2%
Two or more races:
10.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare East Ward Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details East Ward Elementary School ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.62. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Asian (20.2%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School is 15.2. 7 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare East Ward Elementary School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ward Elementary School is $15,247, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Ward Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ward Elementary School 203rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Ward Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
Asian students:
White students:


Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 34th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for East Ward Elementary School?

Rank History for East Ward Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at East Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.85 169th 1302 87.0%
2004 58.82 638th 1308 51.2%
2005 72.19 361st 1299 72.2%
2006 81.32 192nd 1545 87.6%
2007 68.70 520th 1555 66.6%
2008 76.98 288th 1551 81.4%
2009 76.63 295th 1549 81.0%
2010 73.21 400th 1579 74.7%
2011 76.46 293rd 1597 81.7%
2012 77.65 292nd 1599 81.7%
2013 79.05 258th 1519 83.0%
2014 81.16 190th 1467 87.0%
2015 84.05 179th 1474 87.9%
2016 81.00 260th 1554 83.3%
2017 79.37 302nd 1547 80.5%
2018 83.18 215th 1530 85.9%
2019 85.95 139th 1544 91.0%
2021 88.52 109th 1433 92.4%
2022 85.60 191st 1534 87.5%
2023 84.62 203rd 1534 86.8%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.39 350th 1414 75.2%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at East Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.60 147th 1043 85.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Asian students at East Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.19 18th 160 88.8%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at East Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.19 197th 1236 84.1%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

East Ward Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for East Ward Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about East Ward Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for East Ward Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 51 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1989 559 52 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 546 52 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 442 55 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 453 49 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 494 43 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 499 58 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 550 70 20 19 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 550 70 20 19 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 543 72 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 488 74 17 19 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 462 77 16 19 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 469 75 21 17 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 485 82 32 18 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 468 54 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 468 54 38 13 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 455 64 46 20 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 453 56 60 20 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 461 53 63 24 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 430 56 80 31 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2008 438 62 91 35 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 402 68 101 49 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2010 414 65 111 46 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 390 53 116 31 0 0 0 0 590
2012 369 33 115 29 0 0 19 0 565
2013 352 28 111 42 0 0 24 0 557
2014 368 31 102 42 1 0 28 0 572
2015 348 39 101 51 2 0 24 0 565
2016 342 37 103 49 2 0 32 0 565
2017 345 33 117 44 1 0 32 0 572
2018 330 31 113 37 0 0 28 0 539
2019 326 37 109 42 0 0 29 0 543
2020 326 34 109 40 1 0 28 0 538
2021 309 28 103 33 1 0 37 0 511
2022 301 27 104 37 1 0 49 0 519
2023 300 30 109 45 0 0 56 0 540

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 Ward Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 32.0 21.8 n/a
1989 624 28.0 22.2 n/a
1990 618 38.0 16.2 0
1991 509 33.0 15.4 n/a
1992 523 46.4 11.2 n/a
1993 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1994 589 39.0 15.1 n/a
1995 659 41.0 16.1 n/a
1996 659 41.0 16.1 n/a
1997 648 38.0 17.1 n/a
1998 599 32.0 18.7 n/a
1999 574 33.0 17.4 n/a
2000 582 32.5 17.9 13.6
2001 617 35.0 17.6 10.4
2002 573 35.8 16.0 8.4
2003 573 35.8 16.0 8.4
2004 585 34.8 16.8 9.9
2005 589 36.3 16.2 8.1
2006 601 35.8 16.8 8.5
2007 597 34.8 17.2 6.9
2008 626 37.8 16.6 7.7
2009 620 38.3 16.2 10
2010 636 38.3 16.6 13.5
2011 590 35.5 16.6 10.7
2012 565 35.6 15.8 12.7
2013 557 34.5 16.1 15.8
2014 572 34.7 16.4 14.3
2015 565 36.0 15.6 22.8
2016 565 39.0 14.4 20.7
2017 572 35.9 15.9 18.9
2018 539 35.4 15.2 21.2
2019 543 35.3 15.3 19
2020 538 36.3 14.7 21
2021 511 39.5 12.9 19
2022 519 36.1 14.3 21.4
2023 540 35.3 15.2 26.3

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 Ward Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 32.0 21.8 n/a
1989 624 28.0 22.2 n/a
1990 618 38.0 16.2 0
1991 509 33.0 15.4 n/a
1992 523 46.4 11.2 n/a
1993 562 38.0 14.8 n/a
1994 589 39.0 15.1 n/a
1995 659 41.0 16.1 n/a
1996 659 41.0 16.1 n/a
1997 648 38.0 17.1 n/a
1998 599 32.0 18.7 n/a
1999 574 33.0 17.4 n/a
2000 582 32.5 17.9 13.6
2001 617 35.0 17.6 10.4
2002 573 35.8 16.0 8.4
2003 573 35.8 16.0 8.4
2004 585 34.8 16.8 9.9
2005 589 36.3 16.2 8.1
2006 601 35.8 16.8 8.5
2007 597 34.8 17.2 6.9
2008 626 37.8 16.6 7.7
2009 620 38.3 16.2 10
2010 636 38.3 16.6 13.5
2011 590 35.5 16.6 10.7
2012 565 35.6 15.8 12.7
2013 557 34.5 16.1 15.8
2014 572 34.7 16.4 14.3
2015 565 36.0 15.6 22.8
2016 565 39.0 14.4 20.7
2017 572 35.9 15.9 18.9
2018 539 35.4 15.2 21.2
2019 543 35.3 15.3 19
2020 538 36.3 14.7 21
2021 511 39.5 12.9 19
2022 519 36.1 14.3 21.4
2023 540 35.3 15.2 26.3

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 Ward Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $264 (2.0%) $12,793 (98.0%) $13,057
2020 $281 (2.1%) $12,853 (97.9%) $13,134
2021 $383 (2.6%) $14,237 (97.4%) $14,620
2022 $483 (3.2%) $14,764 (96.8%) $15,247

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ward 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 139th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (East Ward Elementary School)74.780.5
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Ward Elementary School)8885.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Ward Elementary School)76.171.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Ward Elementary School)95.687.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Ward Elementary School)89.181.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Ward Elementary School)6449.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Ward Elementary School)7874.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (East Ward Elementary School)71.367.6
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Ward Elementary School)95.687.8
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Ward Elementary School)84.780.7
 4%
   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 Students543540
 0.6%
African American3730
 18.9%
American Indian00
Asian109109
Hispanic4245
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White326300
 8%
Two or More Races2956
 93.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19%26.3%
 7.3%


Schools Near East Ward Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about East Ward Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended East Ward Elementary School.

Students at East Ward Elementary School are 56% White, 20% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

East Ward Elementary School ranks 203rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate East Ward Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for East Ward Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
p12_420771005011 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 165 milliseconds.