Pickering Valley El Sch

121 Byers Rd
Chester Springs, PA 19425

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pickering Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Downingtown Area School District. Known for its focus on academic excellence and community-oriented values, the school provides a nurturing environment designed to support the holistic development of elementary-aged children. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating technology and creative arts to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pickering Valley is recognized for its active school community and collaborative culture. The school benefits from a highly engaged Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) that frequently sponsors enrichment programs, assemblies, and community events, fostering strong connections between families and staff. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and encouraging student participation in both extracurricular and classroom activities, Pickering Valley strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every student is encouraged to grow both academically and socially.

423

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickering Valley El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	19
Black	6
Asian	250
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
250 (59.1%)
White
135 (31.9%)
Hispanic
19 (4.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.8%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downingtown Area SD
Phone:	(610)458-5324
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 79