Enrollment
3,782
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420003500388 Charter school
Chester Community Cs — Chester, PA
Federal NCES profile for Chester Community Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chester Community Cs · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
234.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester Community Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chester Community Cs reports 3,782 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 234.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chester Community Cs spends $20,936 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.7% from local sources (property taxes), 1.1% from the state, and 21.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chester Community Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,782 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,936
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 378 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 477 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,782 Top 100% in Pennsylvania — larger than 0% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 234.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420003500388
Student demographics
African American 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 3.6%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 477
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester Community Cs, which includes Chester Community Cs.
$20,936
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.7%
State 1.1%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Chester Community Cs
How many students attend Chester Community Cs?
Chester Community Cs has 3,782 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Chester, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Community Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Community Cs is 18.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Community Cs?
The largest demographic group at Chester Community Cs is African American at 77.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Community Cs?
Chester Community Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.