Chester Co Family Academy CS

530 E. Union Street
West Chester, PA 19382

www.ccfaschool.org/

Charter School 60 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) is a public charter school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten through second grade. The school is distinct for its focus on early childhood education and its commitment to fostering a close-knit, supportive environment for young learners. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, CCFA aims to build a strong academic and social foundation for its students during these critical formative years, emphasizing individualized attention and community involvement.

The school’s mission centers on the philosophy that a strong partnership between families, educators, and the community is essential for student success. Their curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early elementary students, blending rigorous academics with character development. Because of its specific grade configuration, CCFA functions as a specialized "bridge" program, preparing children to transition into traditional elementary school settings with confidence, literacy, and foundational social skills.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Co Family Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	28
Black	27
Two or More	1

Hispanic
28 (46.7%)
Black
27 (45.0%)
White
4 (6.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chester Co Family Academy CS
Phone:	(610)696-5910
Website:	http://www.ccfaschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 19

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 18