- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, PA
Stem at Showalter
Federal NCES profile for Stem at Showalter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420586007499
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem at Showalter earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem at Showalter has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem at Showalter ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chester, PA.
School address
District: Chester-Upland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420586007499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Stem at Showalter shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 420586007499 · Chester, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 11.9:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Hs (806 students)
Stem at Showalter shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Stem at Showalter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Hs
Chester Hs
806 students
- This school
Stem at Showalter
477 students
- Edgmont Schola
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 Stem at Showalter reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem at Showalter compares
Stem at Showalter 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$21,339
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Stem at Showalter is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Chester-Upland Sd reports $21,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem at Showalter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgmont Scholars Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem at Showalter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 other schools in Chester
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem at Showalter
How many students attend Stem at Showalter?
Stem at Showalter has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem at Showalter?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem at Showalter is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Stem at Showalter?
95.9% of students at Stem at Showalter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem at Showalter?
The largest demographic group at Stem at Showalter is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem at Showalter?
Stem at Showalter has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Stem at Showalter rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem at Showalter ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester-Upland Sd?
Besides Stem at Showalter, Chester-Upland Sd also operates Chester Hs (806 students), Edgmont Scholars Academy (422 students), and Chester Upland Sch of Arts (384 students). See the Chester-Upland Sd district page for the complete list.