Chestnuthill Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Chestnuthill Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
90-94%
74%
(11-12)
80-84%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Chestnuthill Elementary School?
200 students attend Chestnuthill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chestnuthill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chestnuthill Elementary School?
Chestnuthill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chestnuthill Elementary School offer ?
Chestnuthill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Chestnuthill Elementary School part of?
Chestnuthill Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.

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