Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School

2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
We are a close-knit community dedicated to the success and well-being of each child.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School often compared to?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School?
321 students attend Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School offer ?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School part of?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is part of Chestnut Ridge School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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