Serving 286 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chester Street Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Chester Street 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 Chester Street Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2047 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Street Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Street Elementary School is ranked #2047 out of 2,733 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Chester Street Elementary School?
286 students attend Chester Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Chester Street Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Street Elementary School?
Chester Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester Street Elementary School offer ?
Chester Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Street Elementary School part of?
Chester Street Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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