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Lionville Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Lionville Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving 670 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 27th out of 606 school districts in the state, Lionville Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Lionville Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.3% of Lionville students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%, and 77.1% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 48.5%. The school's performance also exceeds the Downingtown Area School District's average scores, making it a standout within the district. Lionville Elementary's ability to support the academic success of diverse student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with disabilities, is particularly noteworthy.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Downingtown area, such as Pickering Valley Elementary and Shamona Creek Elementary, Lionville Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on PSSA assessments, often by a significant margin. This indicates that Lionville Elementary is a exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality education that sets it apart within the Downingtown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania.

668

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,719

Per pupil spending ?

18%

Free/discounted lunch ?

526 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335-1729

(610) 363-6580

District: Downingtown Area School District

Students who attend Lionville Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Asian:

13.6%

Hispanic:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (79% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% 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 school79%

District avg70%

Pennsylvania avg45%

86^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^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	91.6	86 of 1511	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	36 of 1526	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	189 of 1534	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	89.0	110 of 1534	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	86.4	142 of 1433	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	38 of 1544	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.2	56 of 1530	96.3%	★★★★★
2017	87.4	109 of 1547	93.0%	★★★★★
2016	87.6	101 of 1554	93.5%	★★★★★
2015	87.1	109 of 1474	92.6%	★★★★★
2014	81.2	188 of 1467	87.2%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	173 of 1519	88.6%	★★★★☆
2012	78.8	253 of 1599	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	82.6	126 of 1597	92.1%	★★★★★
2010	76.7	301 of 1579	80.9%	★★★★☆
2009	74.7	350 of 1549	77.4%	★★★★☆
2008	76.8	290 of 1551	81.3%	★★★★☆
2007	83.5	145 of 1555	90.7%	★★★★★
2006	85.5	81 of 1545	94.8%	★★★★★
2005	82.0	143 of 1299	89.0%	★★★★☆
2004	86.2	132 of 1308	89.9%	★★★★☆
2003	87.0	124 of 1302	90.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	51 of 151	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	78 of 168	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.7	49 of 160	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	52 of 1030	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.7	31 of 1084	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	69.0	229 of 1043	78.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	88.8	119 of 1466	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	35 of 1488	97.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	99.0	1 of 429	99.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	115 of 1369	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	35 of 1432	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	74 of 1414	94.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	92.6	58 of 1475	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	62 of 1495	95.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	158 of 1201	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	65 of 1229	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	75.2	266 of 1236	78.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)100th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)66th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Math81%+40 vs state

English Language Arts77%+29 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

This school is the best. Everyone is so caring and goes above and beyond to educate children. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2018

Horrible school. Principal, staff, and teachers are the worst, they don't care about students at all. 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
Lionville Elementary School	Public	K-5	526 W Uwchlan Ave	Downingtown	19335	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 363-6580	668	43	15.4	18.0%	471 (70.5%)	13 (1.9%)	56 (8.4%)	91 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	91.6	86^th of 1511 public elementary schools	94.3%		92.2	36^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.6%	50	73.9	92.6	78.2	81.3	76.1	87.1	68.2	77.1	$16,719	$503	$16,216
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
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
Exton Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 S Hendricks Ave	Exton	19341	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 266-1400	533	44	12.2	14.1%	230 (43.2%)	26 (4.9%)	25 (4.7%)	211 (39.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.7%)	82.7	242^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	84.0%		82.9	228^th of 1526 public elementary schools	85.1%	14	75.9	74.4	67.2	72.7	62.7	62.4	67.2	63.9	$18,064	$118	$17,946
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
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
Pickering Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	121 Byers Rd	Chester Springs	19425	Chester County	Downingtown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 458-5324	423	36	11.7	9.0%	135 (31.9%)	6 (1.4%)	19 (4.5%)	250 (59.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	96.3	13^th of 1511 public elementary schools	99.1%		92.7	29^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.1%	16	89.0	89.0	86.5	88.1	80.6	90.6	87.8	86.1	$17,846	$427	$17,419
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
Greystone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1195 Aram Ave	West Chester	19380	Chester County	West Chester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 266-2300	511	41	12.5	25.2%	352 (68.9%)	19 (3.7%)	62 (12.1%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	79.1	296^th of 1511 public elementary schools	80.4%		76.8	353^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	76.9%	57	70.8	75.0	53.0	67.5	60.3	71.0	55.9	63.5	$17,167	$343	$16,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Lionville Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lionville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lionville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Lionville Elementary School?

Students at Lionville Elementary School are 71% White, 14% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Lionville Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Lionville Elementary School ranks in the top 5.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Lionville Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 668 students attended Lionville Elementary School.

What district is Lionville Elementary School in?

Downingtown Area School District

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