East Goshen El Sch

800 N Chester Rd
West Chester, PA 19380

www.wcasd.net

510 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Goshen Elementary School is a prominent public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Chester Area School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while incorporating diverse instructional practices to cater to the unique needs of its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, East Goshen Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and collaboration between students, faculty, and families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. As part of the highly regarded West Chester Area School District, the school benefits from dedicated resources, experienced educators, and a long-standing tradition of preparing children for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

510

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Goshen El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	43
Black	27
Asian	18
Two or More	30

White
392 (76.9%)
Hispanic
43 (8.4%)
Two or More
30 (5.9%)
Black
27 (5.3%)
Asian
18 (3.5%)

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:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-1500
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 96