Chester Street Elementary School

110 East Chester Street
Kingston, PA 18704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 1-5, Chester Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Chester Street Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
248 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Street Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1385 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
38%
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50-54%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
9%
14%
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White
65%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Chester Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Street Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Street Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chester Street Elementary School often compared to?
Chester Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dana El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chester Street Elementary School?
248 students attend Chester Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chester Street Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Chester Street Elementary School offer ?
Chester Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Chester Street Elementary School part of?
Chester Street Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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