- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, PA
Stetser El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Stetser El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420586001829
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stetser El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stetser El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stetser El Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Chester, PA.
School address
District: Chester-Upland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420586001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Stetser El Sch shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420586001829 · Chester, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 12.6:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Hs (806 students)
Stetser El Sch shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Stetser El Sch 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
- 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
- This school 251
Stetser El Sch
251 students
What this shows Stetser El Sch reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stetser El Sch compares
Stetser El Sch 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.4%
White 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Stetser El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Chester-Upland Sd reports $21,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stetser El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem at Showalter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgmont Scholars Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stetser El Sch'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
- 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
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stetser El Sch
How many students attend Stetser El Sch?
Stetser El Sch has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stetser El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stetser El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Stetser El Sch?
99.6% of students at Stetser El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stetser El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Stetser El Sch is African American at 82.1% of enrollment, in Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stetser El Sch?
Stetser El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Stetser El Sch rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Stetser El Sch ranks #3 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 Stetser El Sch, Chester-Upland Sd also operates Chester Hs (806 students), Stem at Showalter (477 students), and Edgmont Scholars Academy (422 students). See the Chester-Upland Sd district page for the complete list.