Enrollment
294
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, PA
Chester Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Chester Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422595006392
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Street El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Street El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Street El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA.
School address
District: Wyoming Valley West Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422595006392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester Street El Sch
Chester Street El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kingston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 980 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wyoming Valley West Sd spends $14,116 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kingston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Third Avenue El Sch (97 students): Chester Street El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students) and Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students) alongside Chester Street El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chester Street El Sch compares
Chester Street El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Chester Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming Valley West Sd, which includes Chester Street El Sch.
$14,116
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 10.9%
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.
How Chester Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Third Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chester Street El Sch
How many students attend Chester Street El Sch?
Chester Street El Sch has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Street El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Street El Sch?
100.0% of students at Chester Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chester Street El Sch is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Kingston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Street El Sch?
Chester Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester Street El Sch rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Street El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
Is Chester Street El Sch a good school?
Chester Street El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Besides Chester Street El Sch, Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students), Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students), and Wyoming Valley West Ms (1,139 students). See the Wyoming Valley West Sd district page for the complete list.
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