Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brandywine-wallace Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandywine-wallace Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brandywine-wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brandywine-wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Brandywine-wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Creek Elementary School, Bradford Hgts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Brandywine-wallace Elementary School?
497 students attend Brandywine-wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Brandywine-wallace Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandywine-wallace Elementary School?
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brandywine-wallace Elementary School offer ?
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brandywine-wallace Elementary School part of?
Brandywine-wallace Elementary School is part of Downingtown Area SD School District.
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