Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Public K-5

 1050 Wilmington Pike
       West Chester, PA  19382-7368


(484) 266-2200

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
432nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,974 Help


Students who attend Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stetson Middle School
High:    West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.3%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Compare Details Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Chester Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School is $16,974, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School 432nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 71st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.45 325th 1302 75.0%
2004 77.54 287th 1308 78.1%
2005 79.55 206th 1299 84.1%
2006 82.37 152nd 1545 90.2%
2007 77.06 310th 1555 80.1%
2008 81.15 178th 1551 88.5%
2009 83.20 110th 1549 92.9%
2010 84.07 80th 1579 94.9%
2011 84.45 85th 1597 94.7%
2012 84.76 63rd 1599 96.1%
2013 84.43 91st 1519 94.0%
2014 85.34 82nd 1467 94.4%
2015 86.50 124th 1474 91.6%
2016 79.74 280th 1554 82.0%
2017 85.29 161st 1547 89.6%
2018 87.04 119th 1530 92.2%
2019 83.61 200th 1544 87.0%
2021 84.57 171st 1433 88.1%
2022 77.95 329th 1534 78.6%
2023 72.92 432nd 1534 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.04 1096th 1414 22.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.65 327th 1043 68.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.16 208th 432 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.11 367th 1236 70.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 428 40 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 444 50 9 12 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 483 52 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1995 461 47 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 461 47 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 454 48 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 449 52 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1999 487 51 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 501 50 16 18 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 504 54 28 13 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 440 48 28 20 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 440 48 28 20 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 478 45 31 14 3 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 498 36 34 24 3 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 495 40 30 22 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2007 505 35 37 27 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 507 38 39 29 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 507 26 35 30 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2010 525 25 39 33 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2011 519 30 37 28 0 1 0 0 615
2012 537 26 31 39 1 2 0 0 636
2013 524 30 36 40 2 2 7 0 641
2014 507 26 38 40 0 2 5 0 618
2015 527 22 44 45 0 2 3 0 643
2016 457 39 35 46 0 1 2 0 580
2017 449 32 32 54 0 1 12 0 580
2018 458 33 26 42 0 0 19 0 578
2019 453 27 21 51 0 0 26 0 578
2020 443 28 22 59 0 0 26 0 578
2021 442 23 21 58 0 0 22 0 566
2022 429 27 15 53 0 0 33 0 557
2023 447 32 16 48 0 0 35 0 578

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 Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 491 31.9 15.3 n/a
1993 516 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 557 25.8 21.6 n/a
1995 537 25.7 20.9 n/a
1996 537 25.7 20.9 n/a
1997 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1998 522 26.8 19.5 n/a
1999 569 29.7 19.2 n/a
2000 585 32.4 18.1 6.3
2001 602 30.7 19.6 7.8
2002 540 27.7 19.5 8.3
2003 540 27.7 19.5 8.3
2004 571 29.6 19.3 9.6
2005 595 30.8 19.3 7.6
2006 588 32.6 18.0 5.8
2007 604 31.8 19.0 6.3
2008 613 43.2 14.2 6.4
2009 598 38.0 15.7 5.9
2010 622 36.7 16.9 7.6
2011 615 38.5 15.9 6.5
2012 636 38.2 16.6 10.1
2013 641 39.5 16.1 9.7
2014 618 37.6 16.4 8.7
2015 643 38.0 16.9 9.6
2016 580 38.0 15.2 13.3
2017 580 38.1 15.2 14.5
2018 578 38.0 15.1 14.2
2019 578 38.7 14.9 13.8
2020 578 39.0 14.8 16.6
2021 566 42.1 13.4 17.5
2022 557 43.6 12.7 16.2
2023 578 41.9 13.7 18.2

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 Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 491 31.9 15.3 n/a
1993 516 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 557 25.8 21.6 n/a
1995 537 25.7 20.9 n/a
1996 537 25.7 20.9 n/a
1997 533 26.0 20.5 n/a
1998 522 26.8 19.5 n/a
1999 569 29.7 19.2 n/a
2000 585 32.4 18.1 6.3
2001 602 30.7 19.6 7.8
2002 540 27.7 19.5 8.3
2003 540 27.7 19.5 8.3
2004 571 29.6 19.3 9.6
2005 595 30.8 19.3 7.6
2006 588 32.6 18.0 5.8
2007 604 31.8 19.0 6.3
2008 613 43.2 14.2 6.4
2009 598 38.0 15.7 5.9
2010 622 36.7 16.9 7.6
2011 615 38.5 15.9 6.5
2012 636 38.2 16.6 10.1
2013 641 39.5 16.1 9.7
2014 618 37.6 16.4 8.7
2015 643 38.0 16.9 9.6
2016 580 38.0 15.2 13.3
2017 580 38.1 15.2 14.5
2018 578 38.0 15.1 14.2
2019 578 38.7 14.9 13.8
2020 578 39.0 14.8 16.6
2021 566 42.1 13.4 17.5
2022 557 43.6 12.7 16.2
2023 578 41.9 13.7 18.2

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 Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.0%) $13,666 (99.0%) $13,803
2020 $151 (1.1%) $13,601 (98.9%) $13,752
2021 $515 (3.4%) $14,565 (96.6%) $15,080
2022 $521 (3.1%) $16,453 (96.9%) $16,974

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarah W Starkweather 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 200th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 432nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)69.949.4
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)79.662.5
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)71.362.1
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)94.288.2
 6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)83.570.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)67.753.4
 14.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)69.555.7
 13.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)94.288.2
 6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School)82.768.6
 14.1%
   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 Students578578
African American2732
 18.5%
American Indian00
Asian2116
 23.8%
Hispanic5148
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White453447
 1.3%
Two or More Races2635
 34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%18.2%
 4.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School.

Students who attend Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stetson Middle School
High : West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Students at Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School ranks 432nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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