At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
443
Hillendale El Sch: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Hillendale El Sch
Hillendale El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Chadds Ford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Unionville-Chadds Ford SD. NCES reports 346 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.5%) and Asian (13%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillendale El Sch
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chadds Ford El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
328 reported students
Unionville El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Pocopson El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
514 reported students
Charles F Patton MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
842 reported students
Unionville HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,263 reported students
Public schools near Hillendale El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood El Sch Elementary · Kennett Consolidated SD | 01–05 | 556 | 1.6 mi |
| Chadds Ford El Sch Elementary · Unionville-Chadds Ford SD | KG–05 | 328 | 2.2 mi |
| Pocopson El Sch Elementary · Unionville-Chadds Ford SD | KG–05 | 514 | 2.8 mi |
| Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr Elementary · Kennett Consolidated SD | KG–KG | 304 | 4.1 mi |
| Unionville El Sch Elementary · Unionville-Chadds Ford SD | KG–05 | 372 | 5.2 mi |
| Sarah W Starkweather El Sch Elementary · West Chester Area SD | KG–05 | 576 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillendale El Sch
What grades does Hillendale El Sch serve?
Hillendale El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Unionville-Chadds Ford SD.
How many students attend Hillendale El Sch?
Hillendale El Sch reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillendale El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 346 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillendale El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillendale El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Unionville-Chadds Ford SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hillendale El Sch in?
Hillendale El Sch is part of Unionville-Chadds Ford SD, based in Kennett Square, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hillendale El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenwood El Sch (1.6 mi), Chadds Ford El Sch (2.2 mi), Pocopson El Sch (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.