A−
Cocalico School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves East Cocalico, West Cocalico, Denver and Adamstown.
Students
2,852
Schools
5
Spent per student
$19,963
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$42.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Cocalico School District
- School Grade A−: better than 81% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- Spends 8% less per student than the PA average
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $42.7M, about $14,955 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Exton.
K–511 elementary schoolsWest Chester Area School District
6–83 middle schoolsWest Chester Area School District
9–123 high schoolsWest Chester Area School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,963 per student · 8% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 36%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 67%State 29%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,920’20
2,972’21
2,926’22
2,880’23
2,852’24
About steady.
Students
White 82%Hispanic 10%Asian 3%Two or more races 3%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.