East Goshen Elementary School

Summary:

East Goshen Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving 510 students in grades K-5 in the West Chester Area School District in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 104 out of 1,526 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Goshen Elementary School significantly outperforms the state and district averages on PSSA tests, with 75% of students proficient or better in Math and 83.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.8% and 71.1% for the district, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 18th out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 89th out of 1,229 schools for white students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, the school's science proficiency is exceptional, with 92.3% of students proficient or better, compared to 80.6% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

While East Goshen Elementary School's overall performance is outstanding, its ranking for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is lower, at 351st out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of this student population to ensure equitable outcomes. When compared to other elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District, East Goshen Elementary School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in Math and Science proficiency. However, some nearby schools, such as Westtown-Thornbury Elementary and Kathryn D. Markley Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide valuable insights for East Goshen Elementary School to consider.


Detail:

Public K-5

 800 N Chester Rd
       West Chester, PA  19380-6012


(484) 266-1500

District: West Chester Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,523 Help


Students who attend East Goshen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    J R Fugett Middle School
High:    West Chester East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Goshen Elementary School ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Goshen Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 11 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Goshen Elementary School is $16,523. 5 elementary schools in the West Chester Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Goshen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Goshen Elementary School 104th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See East Goshen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Chester Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Chester Area School District 60th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Goshen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.06 102nd 1302 92.2%
2004 79.42 257th 1308 80.4%
2005 79.44 208th 1299 84.0%
2006 77.64 288th 1545 81.4%
2007 80.71 203rd 1555 86.9%
2008 78.64 242nd 1551 84.4%
2009 75.56 328th 1549 78.8%
2010 76.28 310th 1579 80.4%
2011 78.59 245th 1597 84.7%
2012 79.76 216th 1599 86.5%
2013 82.69 142nd 1519 90.7%
2014 83.32 130th 1467 91.1%
2015 86.55 123rd 1474 91.7%
2016 83.72 202nd 1554 87.0%
2017 77.84 328th 1547 78.8%
2018 76.52 350th 1530 77.1%
2019 83.65 196th 1544 87.3%
2021 92.07 49th 1433 96.6%
2022 86.53 171st 1534 88.9%
2023 87.08 156th 1534 89.8%
2024 89.42 104th 1526 93.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.60 343rd 1414 75.7%
2024 72.10 351st 1432 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.29 249th 1488 83.3%
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Rank History for Male students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.64 18th 1495 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at East Goshen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.57 137th 1236 88.9%
2024 87.48 89th 1229 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for East Goshen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 496 36 14 22 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 522 49 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1990 525 44 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 538 37 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 501 47 14 24 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 546 51 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 572 45 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1995 455 37 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 455 37 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 459 40 9 25 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 522 47 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 508 37 12 23 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 489 40 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 471 34 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 502 27 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 502 27 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 505 35 17 31 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 502 43 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2006 483 43 27 13 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 478 40 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 463 26 11 20 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2009 436 35 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 421 24 18 39 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 406 27 18 50 0 0 0 0 501
2012 386 20 14 50 0 0 0 0 470
2013 368 24 17 59 0 0 1 0 469
2014 330 24 15 50 0 0 5 0 424
2015 302 22 14 48 0 0 5 0 391
2016 311 23 19 56 0 0 3 0 412
2017 303 21 19 52 0 0 10 0 405
2018 310 29 18 53 0 0 17 0 427
2019 311 24 27 36 0 0 17 0 415
2020 333 23 30 34 0 0 22 0 442
2021 323 21 28 36 0 0 23 0 431
2022 380 21 27 46 0 0 30 0 504
2023 396 19 21 47 0 0 27 0 510
2024 392 26 23 46 0 0 27 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Goshen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.0 17.2 n/a
1989 603 37.5 16.0 n/a
1990 600 36.4 16.4 0
1991 607 37.6 16.1 n/a
1992 586 33.9 17.2 n/a
1993 636 23.8 26.7 n/a
1994 643 30.6 21.0 n/a
1995 522 25.4 20.6 n/a
1996 522 25.4 20.6 n/a
1997 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1998 602 30.0 20.1 n/a
1999 580 30.5 19.0 n/a
2000 560 31.0 18.1 7.5
2001 529 30.0 17.6 7.4
2002 557 30.1 18.5 6.1
2003 557 30.1 18.5 6.1
2004 588 36.2 16.2 6.5
2005 579 34.5 16.8 5.9
2006 566 33.4 16.9 8.7
2007 550 33.1 16.6 9.1
2008 520 44.5 11.7 7.5
2009 522 37.1 14.0 11.9
2010 502 36.1 13.9 12
2011 501 37.4 13.3 12.8
2012 470 34.5 13.6 12.6
2013 469 34.2 13.6 14.1
2014 424 32.3 13.1 14.6
2015 391 31.0 12.6 17.1
2016 412 33.0 12.4 18.4
2017 405 31.7 12.7 17
2018 427 33.4 12.7 20.1
2019 415 34.4 12.0 17.6
2020 442 33.8 13.0 15.2
2021 431 36.9 11.6 15.8
2022 504 38.2 13.1 14.9
2023 510 36.2 14.0 18.4
2024 514 41.3 12.4 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Goshen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.0 17.2 n/a
1989 603 37.5 16.0 n/a
1990 600 36.4 16.4 0
1991 607 37.6 16.1 n/a
1992 586 33.9 17.2 n/a
1993 636 23.8 26.7 n/a
1994 643 30.6 21.0 n/a
1995 522 25.4 20.6 n/a
1996 522 25.4 20.6 n/a
1997 533 27.0 19.7 n/a
1998 602 30.0 20.1 n/a
1999 580 30.5 19.0 n/a
2000 560 31.0 18.1 7.5
2001 529 30.0 17.6 7.4
2002 557 30.1 18.5 6.1
2003 557 30.1 18.5 6.1
2004 588 36.2 16.2 6.5
2005 579 34.5 16.8 5.9
2006 566 33.4 16.9 8.7
2007 550 33.1 16.6 9.1
2008 520 44.5 11.7 7.5
2009 522 37.1 14.0 11.9
2010 502 36.1 13.9 12
2011 501 37.4 13.3 12.8
2012 470 34.5 13.6 12.6
2013 469 34.2 13.6 14.1
2014 424 32.3 13.1 14.6
2015 391 31.0 12.6 17.1
2016 412 33.0 12.4 18.4
2017 405 31.7 12.7 17
2018 427 33.4 12.7 20.1
2019 415 34.4 12.0 17.6
2020 442 33.8 13.0 15.2
2021 431 36.9 11.6 15.8
2022 504 38.2 13.1 14.9
2023 510 36.2 14.0 18.4
2024 514 41.3 12.4 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Goshen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (2.4%) $16,000 (97.6%) $16,395
2020 $151 (1.0%) $14,839 (99.0%) $14,990
2021 $358 (2.3%) $15,312 (97.7%) $15,671
2022 $307 (1.9%) $16,215 (98.1%) $16,523

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Goshen Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 156th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)80.375.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)84.276.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)66.175
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (East Goshen Elementary School)88.993
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)87.179.5
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (East Goshen Elementary School)61.259.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)83.383.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (East Goshen Elementary School)69.870.1
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (East Goshen Elementary School)88.993
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Goshen Elementary School)84.879.7
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415510
 22.9%
African American2419
 20.8%
American Indian00
Asian2721
 22.2%
Hispanic3647
 30.6%
Pacific Islander00
White311396
 27.3%
Two or More Races1727
 58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%18.4%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Goshen Elementary School

Students at East Goshen Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

Students who attend East Goshen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J R Fugett Middle School
High : West Chester East High School

Yes. East Goshen Elementary School ranks in the top 6.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended East Goshen Elementary School.


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