Downingtown Area SD

District Overview
Located at 540 Trestle Place in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, the Downingtown Area School District serves as a premier public education system set within a thriving suburban community of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, Downingtown spans 16 operational schools that together provide a comprehensive K–12 academic pipeline from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district accommodates a vibrant student body of over 13,000 learners, offering families in the region a well-structured, cohesive educational environment designed to support students through every stage of their academic journey.

To support this expansive learning community, the district relies on a strong and diverse workforce totaling nearly 3,676 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is driven by approximately 1,939 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside 390 instructional aides to deliver targeted classroom support and individualized attention. An additional support staff of roughly 1,347 personnel ensures the district's operational, administrative, and student-service needs are met effectively. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, Downingtown Area School District offers a dynamic, well-resourced suburban framework focused on academic development and operational excellence.
16
Total Schools
13,074
Total Students
1,939.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downingtown Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White8,443
Hispanic837
Black343
Asian2,756
Two or More681
American Indian1
Pacific Islander13
  • White
    8,443 (64.6%)
  • Asian
    2,756 (21.1%)
  • Hispanic
    837 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    681 (5.2%)
  • Black
    343 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    13 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Downingtown Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:13,074*
Teachers (FTE):1,939.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Downingtown Area SD
Found 16 Schools