Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

According to state test scores, 57% of Starkweather students are at least proficient in math.

Starkweather Elementary has 557 students in grades K-5.

Play time, along with class time, is important at Starkweather Elementary School.

Starkweather Elementary School's campus includes lots of outdoor activity areas.

Bordered by large trees, Starkweather Elementary School gets natural shade in warmer months.

The older kids at Starkweather Elementary have their own activity area.

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1050 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA

West Chester Area School District

3.0

4.7

557 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
71%

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Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

17.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

566:1

Student Diversity

Male

50%

Female

50%

White

77.3%

Hispanic

8.3%

Two or more races

6.1%

Black

5.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.8%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

2/12/2021

It's unfortunate to say that this place is scary. The workers there have terrible attitudes along with many other bad characteristics.

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5.0 parent

1/5/2025

Parents are very involved. My 2 kids had a great experience.

5.0 parent

2/22/2024

"My daughter has received exceptional support from the staff at Starkweather. Moving to a new state, district, and campus can be overwhelming, but Mr. Meanix and the Special Education staff have made our transition smooth. Working together, we have successfully completed re-evaluations, transfer IEP...

5.0 parent

7/17/2019

This school is amazing! It really helped our kids!

3.0 parent

3/31/2015

If you have a child with no issues you will probably be very happy here. The teachers overall are excellent. However the principal is one of the most dismal, heartless people I've ever come across. You never know on any given day what her attitude will be like, but you can rest assured it won't be p...

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