Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Fern Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Fern Hill Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Fern Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern Hill Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fern Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Fern Hill Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fern Hill Elementary School?
410 students attend Fern Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fern Hill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fern Hill Elementary School?
Fern Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fern Hill Elementary School offer ?
Fern Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fern Hill Elementary School part of?
Fern Hill Elementary School is part of West Chester Area School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I love this school. When i was "graduating" from 5th grade i cryed and so did every other 5th grader. All the teachers are so kind and thay make learning fun. In the morning i would be excited to go to school. Fern hill is a great school. Once a bobcat stays a bobcatReview Fern Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I love this school. When i was "graduating" from 5th grade i cryed and so did every other 5th grader. All the teachers are so kind and thay make learning fun. In the morning i would be excited to go to school. Fern hill is a great school. Once a bobcat stays a bobcat
Review Fern Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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