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Downingtown Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
16
Schools
13,201
Students
$19,123
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
13.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
95.9%
Graduation Rate
+9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Downingtown Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 13,201 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,123 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beaver Creek El SchKG–05527
Bradford Hgts El SchKG–05560
Brandywine-Wallace El SchKG–05479
East Ward El SchKG–05540
Lionville El SchKG–05652
Pickering Valley El SchKG–05458
Shamona Creek El SchKG–05543
Springton Manor El SchKG–05619
Uwchlan Hills El SchKG–05521
West Bradford El SchKG–05637
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Downingtown MS07–081,154
Lionville MS07–081,041
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center06–061,046
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Downingtown HS East Campus09–121,702
Downingtown HS West Campus09–121,798
Downingtown STEM Academy09–12924
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,123+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
75%
State
21.1%
Local (property tax)
74.9%
Federal
4.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
13,201
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.9%
Opportunity Score52/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.9% graduation rate — 9.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,123 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Downingtown Area SD?
Downingtown Area SD has 16 public schools, serving a total of 13,201 students.
What is the graduation rate for Downingtown Area SD?
The graduation rate is 95.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Downingtown Area SD spend per student?
Downingtown Area SD spends $19,123 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Downingtown Area SD?
13% of students in Downingtown Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Downingtown Area SD?
No, Downingtown Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Downingtown Area SD serve?
Downingtown Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Downingtown Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Downingtown Area SD is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.