- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chester, PA
Edgmont Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edgmont Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420586010026
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgmont Scholars Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgmont Scholars Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Chester, PA.
School address
District: Chester-Upland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420586010026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Edgmont Scholars Academy grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+28.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 420586010026 · Chester, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 17.6:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Hs (806 students)
Edgmont Scholars Academy grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+28.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Edgmont Scholars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Hs
Chester Hs
806 students
- Stem at Showal
Stem at Showalter
477 students
- This school
Edgmont Scholars Academy
422 students
- Chester Upland
Chester Upland Sch of Arts
384 students
- Toby Farms Int
Toby Farms Intermediate School
359 students
- Main Street Sc
Main Street Sch
340 students
What this shows Edgmont Scholars Academy reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgmont Scholars Academy compares
Edgmont Scholars Academy 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,339
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.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Edgmont Scholars Academy is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for Chester-Upland Sd reports $21,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgmont Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem at Showalter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgmont Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Chester
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgmont Scholars Academy
How many students attend Edgmont Scholars Academy?
Edgmont Scholars Academy has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgmont Scholars Academy?
94.6% of students at Edgmont Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgmont Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edgmont Scholars Academy is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgmont Scholars Academy?
Edgmont Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Edgmont Scholars Academy rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgmont Scholars Academy ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Chester, 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 Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester-Upland Sd?
Besides Edgmont Scholars Academy, Chester-Upland Sd also operates Chester Hs (806 students), Stem at Showalter (477 students), and Chester Upland Sch of Arts (384 students). See the Chester-Upland Sd district page for the complete list.