Sarah W Starkweather El Sch

1050 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382

www.wcasd.net

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sarah W. Starkweather Elementary School is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and operates as part of the West Chester Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive educational environment. It is committed to upholding the district's standards of excellence by providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for future academic success.

As a key member of the West Chester Area School District, the school benefits from the district’s robust resources, experienced faculty, and strong emphasis on community engagement. The campus on Wilmington Pike serves as a hub for student learning, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help children explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, Sarah W. Starkweather Elementary strives to create a nurturing space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

576

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	55
Black	35
Asian	7
Two or More	43

White
436 (75.7%)
Hispanic
55 (9.5%)
Two or More
43 (7.5%)
Black
35 (6.1%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)

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)266-2200
Website:	http://www.wcasd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
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 103

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 97