Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 17 schools in district

Greystone El Sch

1195 Aram Ave, West Chester, PA 19380West Chester Area SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
536
Students
Total enrolled
$21,571
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 50% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 536 students in grades KG–05 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
50% above average funding
District spends $21,571 per pupil, 50% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Greystone El Sch is a large elementary in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 536 students. The district invests $21,571 per student — 50% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Greystone El Sch

536
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution262 male · 274 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 134 students
Student Composition
68%
16%
Asian5%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 422529007702

Academic Outcomes at Greystone El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19380

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,571Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,571
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,491
Student Support$4,099
Administration$2,589
Operations$3,236
Other$2,157
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,571 spent per student, an estimated $9,556 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
80%
State government
16.4%
Local (property tax)
80.2%
Federal programs
3.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,571/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sarah W Starkweather El SchWesttown-Thornbury El SchHillsdale El SchEast Goshen El Sch
+6 more
↓
Middle
E N Peirce MSJ R Fugett MSStetson MS
↓
High School
West Chester Henderson HSWest Chester East HSWest Chester Bayard Rustin HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyChester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWest Chester Area SD →
Phone: (484)266-2300
NCES ID: 422529007702
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Chester seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in West Chester Area SD
High
West Chester Henderson HS
1,429 students · 09–12
● 59 opp16% FRL
High
West Chester East HS
1,251 students · 09–12
● 59 opp20% FRL
High
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
1,210 students · 09–12
● 46 opp16% FRL
Mid
E N Peirce MS
1,018 students · 06–08
● 59 opp20% FRL
Mid
J R Fugett MS
908 students · 06–08
● 59 opp23% FRL
Mid
Stetson MS
843 students · 06–08
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
578 students · KG–05
● 46 opp18% FRL
Elem
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
545 students · KG–05
● 46 opp15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1195 Aram Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.