Hillsdale El Sch

725 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382

(484)266-2000

www.wcasd.net

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsdale Elementary School is a public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Chester Area School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and district goals, Hillsdale aims to provide a comprehensive education that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hillsdale Elementary places a strong emphasis on the "whole child," encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a collaborative culture that values open communication between educators, families, and the local community. Situated in the heart of West Chester, the school serves as a cornerstone for neighborhood families, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

537

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillsdale El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	98
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	29

White
396 (73.7%)
Hispanic
98 (18.2%)
Two or More
29 (5.4%)
Black
11 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	West Chester Area SD
Phone:	(484)266-2000
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 76

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96