Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Chipperfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipperfield Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Chipperfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chipperfield Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1450 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
25%
16%
Black
23%
14%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chipperfield Elementary School's ranking?
Chipperfield Elementary School is ranked #1450 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chipperfield Elementary School often compared to?
Chipperfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chipperfield Elementary School?
681 students attend Chipperfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chipperfield Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chipperfield Elementary School?
Chipperfield Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chipperfield Elementary School offer ?
Chipperfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chipperfield Elementary School part of?
Chipperfield Elementary School is part of Stroudsburg Area School District.
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