Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chatham Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Chatham Park Elementary School serves the southeast part of Havertown, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatham Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chatham Park Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chatham Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatham Park Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Park Elementary School's ranking?
Chatham Park Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chatham Park Elementary School?
582 students attend Chatham Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chatham Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chatham Park Elementary School?
Chatham Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chatham Park Elementary School offer ?
Chatham Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chatham Park Elementary School part of?
Chatham Park Elementary School is part of Haverford Township School District.
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