Enrollment
873
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chichester Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chichester Ms
Chichester Ms is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, enrolling 873 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chichester Sd spends $21,970 per pupil, 22% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Boothwyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boothwyn El Sch (269 students): Chichester Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 11.2:1).
Chichester Sd also operates Chichester Shs (981 students) and Hilltop El Sch (290 students) alongside Chichester Ms.
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 Chichester Ms compares
Chichester Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chichester Sd, which includes Chichester Ms.
$21,970
Per student
+22%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.2%
State 30.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Boothwyn on the city page.
Is Chichester Ms a good school?
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. 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 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.
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