Downingtown Area School District
Overview
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total E-Rate subsidies | $448K | $64K | $72K | $361K | $197K | $355K | $14K | $57K | $53K | $147K | $394K | $53K | $16K | $59K | $7K | $63K | $53K | $22K | $52K | $27K | $67K | $134K | $120K | $146K | $198K | $63K | $71K | $67K |
| Average discount rate | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 38% | 39% | 39% | 40% | 40% | 39% | 40% | 38% | 38% | 38% | 38% | 36% | 34% | 38% | 37% | 36% | 35% | 32% |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 10,667 | 1,333 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 | 10,667 | 1,333 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Subsidies by E-Rate service type
| Service type | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $33K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $39K | $33K | — | $35K | $7K | $51K | $43K | $12K | $42K | $17K | $56K | $97K | $98K | $121K | $162K | $12K | $46K | $67K |
| Internal Connections | $418K | — | — | $311K | $145K | $305K | — | $5K | — | $96K | $303K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $30K | $64K | $72K | $49K | $52K | $50K | $14K | $52K | $53K | $51K | $18K | $20K | $16K | $23K | — | $12K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $11K | $37K | $22K | $26K | $36K | $51K | $25K | — |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $5K |
| Bradford Heights Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $4K |
| Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $9K |
| Downingtown Area Sd Central Office | $5K | $6K | $4K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $3K |
| Downingtown High School East | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $22K |
| Downingtown Middle School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $9K |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $11K |
| Downingtown West High School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $23K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $21K |
| East Ward Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $23K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $6K |
| Lionville Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $6K |
| Lionville Middle School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $9K |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $23K | $3K | $3K | $3K | $7K |
| Pickering Valley Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $12K |
| Shamona Creek Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $5K |
| Springton Manor Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $10K |
| Uwchlan Hills Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $6K |
| West Bradford Elementary School | $31K | $6K | $4K | $22K | $12K | $22K | $3K | $4K | $3K | $5K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 516 | 80 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Bradford Heights Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 510 | 75 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 507 | 44 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Downingtown Area Sd Central Office | Downingtown | 40% | — | — | 10,000 | 10,000 | — |
| Downingtown High School East | Exton | 40% | 1,424 | 281 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Downingtown Middle School | Downingtown | 40% | 1,100 | 143 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Downingtown Stem Academy | Downingtown | 40% | 955 | 53 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Downingtown West High School | Downingtown | 40% | 1,517 | 288 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| East Ward Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 585 | 148 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Lionville Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 563 | 71 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Lionville Middle School | Exton | 40% | 1,042 | 123 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center | Downingtown | 40% | 1,020 | 130 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Pickering Valley Elementary School | Chester Spring | 40% | 530 | 50 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Shamona Creek Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 483 | 34 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| Springton Manor Elementary School | Glenmoore | 40% | 559 | 52 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Rural |
| Uwchlan Hills Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 561 | 38 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
| West Bradford Elementary School | Downingtown | 40% | 632 | 76 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Urban |
Subsidies by service provider (top 10)
| Service provider | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ePlus Technology, Inc. | $418K | — | — | $311K | $145K | $305K | — | $5K | — | $96K | $303K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunesys, LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $39K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $25K | $50K | $50K | $73K | $133K | — | — | — |
| Chester County Community Network | — | $28K | $36K | $14K | $16K | $14K | $14K | $14K | $14K | $14K | $18K | $20K | $16K | $23K | — | $12K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $10K | $11K | $14K | — | — | $12K | $14K | $5K | — |
| Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $30K | $36K | $36K | $36K | $36K | $36K | — | $38K | $39K | $37K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| XO Communications, Inc | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $30K | $22K | — | $23K | $6K | $51K | $28K | — | — | — | $15K | $30K | $28K | $33K | $11K | $3K | $33K | — |
| Truenet, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $23K | $22K | $26K | $24K | $30K | $25K | — |
| Sprint Spectrum, L.P. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $12K | $17K | $17K | $17K | $17K | $20K | $14K | $18K | $8K | — | — |
| Bell Atlantic - Pennsylvania, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $67K |
| Verizon Wireless fka Cellco Partnership | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $3K | $11K | — | $13K | $1K | — | $16K | — | — | — | — | — | — | $748 | — | — | $1K | — |
| Commonwealth Telecom Services, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $25K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview and provider figures are the entity’s total authorized disbursements (entity-wide, FCC Form 471 FRN Status). Per-recipient figures are a back-of-envelope estimate: each funding request line item’s post-discount cost divided equally among the line’s recipients. FY2010–2015 figures are from USAC legacy data (BEN level). FY2026 omitted (funding year in progress). Note: the last year or two in any disbursement series always looks artificially low (FY2025 invoices are still being paid), which is why figures dip at the end — that’s the real state of USAC’s data, not an error. Source: USAC Open Data, retrieved 2026-06-10.