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Mary C Howse El Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
641 W Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380 · (484) 266-1300 · Part of West Chester Area School District
Students
442
Students per teacher
13:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Mary C Howse El Sch
- School Grade A: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 25 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 26.9% since 2020
- Next stop for Exton kids: J R Fugett MS
On the path
Where Exton kids come from and go next.
K–5Mary C Howse El SchYou are here
6–8J R Fugett MSin West Chester
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency62%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts82%
State average 55%
Location
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641 W Boot Rd, West Chester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 172
Grade 272
Grade 377
Grade 473
Grade 575
Enrollment over time
605’20
481’21
493’22
474’23
442’24
Down 26.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 47%Asian 38%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 5%Black 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.