Enrollment
422
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgmont Scholars Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgmont Scholars Academy
Edgmont Scholars Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chester, Pennsylvania, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 29% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 551 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #439, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Among Chester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chester Community Cs (3,782 students): Edgmont Scholars Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Chester-Upland Sd also operates Chester Hs (806 students) and Stem at Showalter (477 students) alongside Edgmont Scholars Academy.
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 Edgmont Scholars Academy compares
Edgmont Scholars Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,841
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester-Upland Sd, which includes Edgmont Scholars Academy.
$20,841
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 74.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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.
Is Edgmont Scholars Academy a good school?
Edgmont Scholars Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 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.
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