Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
613 Students
Elementary School K - 1st
School Overview
The **Phoenixville Early Learning Center (PELC)**, located at 1 Phantom Way, serves as the foundational academic environment for the Phoenixville Area School District. As a dedicated early childhood facility, the school focuses on the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically housing kindergarten and first-grade students. The center is designed to provide a nurturing, transition-oriented atmosphere that bridges the gap between preschool and the more traditional elementary school environment, emphasizing core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the PELC is noted for fostering a supportive community culture that aligns with the broader Phoenixville Area School District’s "Phantom" identity. The facility prioritizes early intervention and foundational skill-building, utilizing age-appropriate instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher elementary grades. By centralizing early childhood education, the school creates a specialized space where faculty can focus specifically on the unique learning milestones and developmental challenges inherent to children at the start of their formal schooling journey.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the PELC is noted for fostering a supportive community culture that aligns with the broader Phoenixville Area School District’s "Phantom" identity. The facility prioritizes early intervention and foundational skill-building, utilizing age-appropriate instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher elementary grades. By centralizing early childhood education, the school creates a specialized space where faculty can focus specifically on the unique learning milestones and developmental challenges inherent to children at the start of their formal schooling journey.
613
Total Students
46.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 392 |
| Hispanic | 138 |
| Black | 26 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More | 41 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White392 (63.9%)
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Hispanic138 (22.5%)
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Two or More41 (6.7%)
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Black26 (4.2%)
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Asian15 (2.4%)
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American Indian1 (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: | Phoenixville Area SD |
| Phone: | (484)927-5450 |
| Website: | http://paelc.pasd.com/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 613 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
291
Grade 1
322
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 291 |
| Grade 1 | 322 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 304 | 49.6% |
| Male | 309 | 50.4% |
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