- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boothwyn, PA
Chichester Ms
Federal NCES profile for Chichester Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420591009943
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chichester Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Boothwyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chichester Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chichester Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, PA.
School address
District: Chichester Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420591009943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Chichester Ms shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 420591009943 · Boothwyn, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 12.7:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chichester Shs (981 students)
Chichester Ms shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 896 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chichester Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chichester Shs
Chichester Shs
981 students
- This school
Chichester Ms
873 students
- Hilltop El Sch 290
Hilltop El Sch
290 students
- Boothwyn El Sc 269
Boothwyn El Sch
269 students
- Linwood El Sch 249
Linwood El Sch
249 students
- Marcus Hook El 237
Marcus Hook El Sch
237 students
What this shows Chichester Ms reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chichester Ms compares
Chichester Ms is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Chichester Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chichester Sd reports $24,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chichester Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boothwyn El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcus Hook El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chichester Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Boothwyn
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chichester Ms
How many students attend Chichester Ms?
Chichester Ms has 873 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boothwyn, PA. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chichester Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Chichester Ms is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chichester Ms?
99.9% of students at Chichester Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chichester Ms?
The largest demographic group at Chichester Ms is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Boothwyn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chichester Ms?
Chichester Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Chichester Ms rank among public schools in Boothwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Chichester Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chichester Sd?
Besides Chichester Ms, Chichester Sd also operates Chichester Shs (981 students), Hilltop El Sch (290 students), and Boothwyn El Sch (269 students). See the Chichester Sd district page for the complete list.