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Greystone El Sch

1195 Aram Ave, West Chester, PA 19380 · (484) 266-2300 · Chester County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL511 STUDENTS
Enrollment
511
Elementary
DISTRICT 490 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
129 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
84
Grade 2
95
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
100
Grade 5
71
Student demographics
White
35269%
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
6212%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 16%
Black
194%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 14%
Asian
469%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Two+
326%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25450%
Female
25750%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
63.5%
PA avg 51.1% . -7.2pp since 2023
Math
67.5%
PA avg 43.0% . +6.0pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
67.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.8%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About Greystone El Sch

Greystone El Sch operates as a moderately sized primary school in West Chester, Pennsylvania, part of West Chester Area SD. Current enrollment sits at 511 students spanning grades K through 5.

West Chester Area SD comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 11,987 students; Greystone El Sch is among them.

In terms of who attends, Greystone El Sch shows that White students make up the majority at 69%. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% multiracial, 4% Black. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Greystone El Sch has 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. The state averages about 13.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably below Chester County's rate of about 38%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Greystone El Sch sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 66.8%; this one delivers 67.3%.

Across the wider county, census data for Chester County shows median household earnings sit near $127,208, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Chester County's 111 public schools (combined enrollment of about 83,468 students), Greystone El Sch is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: E N Peirce MS, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Greystone El Sch comes 5th of 8 in the immediate cluster, below the nearby-schools average of 69.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Chester County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
547,840
Census ACS
Median income
$127,208
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
111
83,468 students

Quick facts

School name
Greystone El Sch
District
West Chester Area SD
Address
1195 Aram Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone
(484) 266-2300
County
Chester County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
511
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
129 (25%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
422529007702
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Greystone El Sch
What is the total enrollment at Greystone El Sch?
Greystone El Sch enrolls approximately 511 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Greystone El Sch serve?
Greystone El Sch serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Greystone El Sch have?
Greystone El Sch employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Greystone El Sch?
At Greystone El Sch, the student body is approximately 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Greystone El Sch public or private?
Greystone El Sch is a public K-12 school, overseen by West Chester Area SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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