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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
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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