Shamona Creek El Sch

501 Dorlan Mill Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335

488 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shamona Creek Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Downingtown Area School District. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to its academic programs, Shamona Creek promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging active parental involvement and offering a variety of extracurricular activities that enrich the student experience. Located in a suburban setting, the school is recognized for maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

488

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shamona Creek El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	140
Two or More	26

White
298 (61.1%)
Asian
140 (28.7%)
Two or More
26 (5.3%)
Hispanic
15 (3.1%)
Black
9 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Downingtown Area SD
Phone:	(610)458-8703
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 50

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 105