How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chester Community CS | Waynesboro Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chester, Pennsylvania | Waynesboro, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 4,281 | 4,303 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chester Community CS | Waynesboro Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,726 | $13,779 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 1.1% | 39.0% |
| Local Revenue | 77.7% | 47.2% |
Chester Community CS
Federal State Local
Waynesboro Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chester Community CS | Waynesboro Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.4% | 83.3% |
| African American | 77.4% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 53.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chester Community CS | Waynesboro Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 456:1 | 428.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.2% | 19.8% |
School Types
Chester Community CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Waynesboro Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.