About
New Garden Elementary School is home-away-from-home to 495 first through fifth grade students in Chester County’s Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD).
The elementary years are a time when students begin to develop feelings of competence and confidence.
Our elementary staff play a vital role in the development process. They support our students as they learn skills that will shape their understanding of the world and themselves.
In addition to individualized instruction in the core areas of language arts, math, reading, science and social studies, students at New Garden explore art, music, physical education and more!
We are also proud to offer comprehensive support services including in english language development (ELD), gifted education, guidance, hearing therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education and speech therapy!
New Garden At-a-Glance
Title I School
Yes
School Enrollment
495
Supporting Intermediate Unit (IU)
Chester County IU 24
Percent Enrollment by Student Group
| Student Group | 2018-19 Reporting Year | 2019-20 Reporting Year | 2020-21 Reporting Year | 2021-22 Reporting Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economically Disadvantaged |
39.4% |
36.8% |
37.4% |
36.2% |
| English Learner |
18.1% |
16.7% |
16.4% |
16.6% |
| Special Education |
10.8% |
9.2% |
11.9% |
13.1% |
| Foster Care |
0.2% |
0.4% |
0.2% |
0% |
| Homeless |
2.9% |
5.4% |
6.2% |
5.1% |
| Military Connected |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
| Student Group | 2018-19 Reporting Year | 2019-20 Reporting Year | 2020-21 Reporting Year | 2021-22 Reporting Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male |
52.9% |
52.3% |
51.8% |
52.3% |
| Female |
47.1% |
47.7% |
48.2% |
47.7% |
| Student Group | 2018-19 Reporting Year | 2019-20 Reporting Year | 2020-21 Reporting Year | 2021-22 Reporting Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaskan Native |
0.2% |
0.2% |
0.2% |
0.2% |
| Asian |
2.3% |
1.2% |
0.8% |
0.8% |
| Hawaiian Pacific Islander |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
| Black |
1.9% |
1.8% |
2.1% |
2% |
| Hispanic |
39.4% |
37.8% |
38.9% |
36.6% |
| White |
53.9% |
55.7% |
53.9% |
56% |
| Two or More Races |
2.3% |
3.4% |
4.2% |
4.4% |