- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, PA
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Hill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421533004724
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Hill El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Hill El Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Hill El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Millcreek Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421533004724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Chestnut Hill El Sch grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 421533004724 · Erie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 16.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students)
Chestnut Hill El Sch grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Hill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Hs
Mcdowell Hs
2,133 students
- Grandview El S 691
Grandview El Sch
691 students
- Belle Valley E 626
Belle Valley El Sch
626 students
- Asbury El Sch 572
Asbury El Sch
572 students
- James S Wilson 547
James S Wilson Ms
547 students
- This school 403
Chestnut Hill El Sch
403 students
What this shows Chestnut Hill El Sch reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Hill El Sch compares
Chestnut Hill El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Chestnut Hill El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millcreek Township Sd reports $15,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Hill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asbury El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S Wilson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Hill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Erie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Montessori Regional Cs
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Iroquois El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
Standard public school
488 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Hill El Sch
How many students attend Chestnut Hill El Sch?
Chestnut Hill El Sch has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill El Sch is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Hill El Sch?
46.6% of students at Chestnut Hill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Hill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Hill El Sch is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Hill El Sch?
Chestnut Hill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chestnut Hill El Sch rank among elementary schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Hill El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Millcreek Township Sd?
Besides Chestnut Hill El Sch, Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students), Grandview El Sch (691 students), and Belle Valley El Sch (626 students). See the Millcreek Township Sd district page for the complete list.