Chester Community Charter School

Summary:

Chester Community Charter School is an elementary school serving 4,276 students in grades K-8 in Chester, Pennsylvania, a predominantly African American and Hispanic community. Despite the school's high per-student spending, it consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with only 3.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%.

The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 99.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Penn-Delco School District, Chester-Upland School District, Ridley School District, and Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Nearby schools, such as Coebourn Elementary, Parkside Elementary, and Nether Providence Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 45.6% to 92.9% in various subject areas and grade levels.

The racial composition of Chester Community Charter School is in stark contrast to the nearby schools, with 80.61% of students identifying as African American and 14.22% as Hispanic, suggesting the school may be serving a more racially segregated and economically disadvantaged community. Despite the high per-student spending, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 302 East 5th Street
       Chester, PA  19013


(610) 447-0400

District: Chester Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1512th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,860 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  4,276

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.6%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details Chester Community Charter School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chester Community Charter School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.72. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.6%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Community Charter School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Community Charter School is $20,860.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chester Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Community Charter School 1512th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chester Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chester Community Charter School 876th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Chester Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chester Community Charter School 603rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Community Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.78 1219th 1302 6.4%
2004 22.54 1070th 1308 18.2%
2005 9.83 1182nd 1299 9.0%
2006 22.54 1324th 1545 14.3%
2007 29.99 1270th 1555 18.3%
2008 12.79 1412th 1551 9.0%
2009 14.87 1396th 1549 9.9%
2010 17.67 1392nd 1579 11.8%
2011 33.36 1272nd 1597 20.4%
2012 3.17 1547th 1599 3.3%
2015 4.00 1416th 1474 3.9%
2016 3.26 1499th 1554 3.5%
2017 3.03 1503rd 1547 2.8%
2018 2.75 1500th 1530 2.0%
2019 2.83 1511th 1544 2.1%
2021 4.51 1379th 1433 3.8%
2022 4.47 1488th 1534 3.0%
2023 3.68 1512th 1534 1.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.99 116th 117 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.69 184th 196 6.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.32 1395th 1414 1.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.37 988th 1043 5.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.19 401st 437 8.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.40 420th 432 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chester Community Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.56 591st 736 19.7%
2007 24.26 616th 749 17.8%
2008 19.43 643rd 753 14.6%
2009 27.13 627th 770 18.6%
2010 25.54 663rd 805 17.6%
2011 32.85 648th 825 21.5%
2012 4.94 794th 834 4.8%
2015 8.15 747th 835 10.5%
2016 5.47 820th 870 5.7%
2017 4.63 846th 877 3.5%
2018 5.23 823rd 861 4.4%
2019 4.97 850th 891 4.6%
2021 8.07 742nd 797 6.9%
2022 5.99 867th 883 1.8%
2023 5.72 876th 893 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.20 114th 143 20.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.57 853rd 874 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.41 620th 660 6.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.67 398th 421 5.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Chester Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.80 347th 362 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chester Community Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 5 138 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2000 3 186 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 1 186 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 4 770 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2003 4 770 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2004 5 956 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
2005 13 1202 2 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1280
2006 26 1615 2 98 0 n/a n/a 0 1741
2007 26 1883 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 2025
2008 28 2004 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 2147
2009 25 2188 0 163 0 n/a n/a 0 2376
2010 28 2266 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 2484
2011 31 2449 0 254 0 0 0 0 2734
2012 43 2639 1 294 0 0 40 0 3017
2013 44 2604 1 343 0 0 41 0 3033
2014 62 2596 1 388 3 0 76 0 3126
2015 62 2370 1 386 3 0 89 0 2911
2016 70 2411 0 390 2 0 91 0 2964
2017 69 2960 0 428 7 0 109 0 3573
2018 55 3502 3 460 4 1 109 0 4134
2019 51 3669 4 494 3 0 118 0 4339
2020 47 3745 5 529 4 0 126 0 4456
2021 46 3717 5 565 4 0 132 0 4469
2022 46 3762 5 596 6 2 133 0 4550
2023 60 3447 4 608 6 4 147 0 4276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 146 8.0 18.3 n/a
2000 200 11.0 18.2 0
2001 201 11.0 18.3 0
2002 818 41.0 20.0 94.7
2003 818 41.0 20.0 94.7
2004 1016 53.0 19.2 0
2005 1280 67.8 18.9 60.5
2006 1741 90.8 19.2 24
2007 2025 102.8 19.7 n/a
2008 2147 103.0 20.8 n/a
2009 2376 138.0 17.2 n/a
2010 2484 154.0 16.1 89
2011 2734 169.0 16.1 80.4
2012 3017 183.0 16.4 81.5
2013 3033 185.0 16.3 75.2
2014 3126 203.0 15.3 75.3
2015 2911 198.0 14.7 99.9
2016 2964 202.0 14.6 n/a
2017 3573 209.0 17.0 n/a
2018 4134 242.0 17.0 n/a
2019 4339 256.0 16.9 99.4
2020 4456 271.0 16.4 n/a
2021 4469 295.5 15.1 99.8
2022 4550 284.5 15.9 99.9
2023 4276 234.5 18.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 146 8.0 18.3 n/a
2000 200 11.0 18.2 0
2001 201 11.0 18.3 0
2002 818 41.0 20.0 94.7
2003 818 41.0 20.0 94.7
2004 1016 53.0 19.2 0
2005 1280 67.8 18.9 60.5
2006 1741 90.8 19.2 24
2007 2025 102.8 19.7 n/a
2008 2147 103.0 20.8 n/a
2009 2376 138.0 17.2 n/a
2010 2484 154.0 16.1 89
2011 2734 169.0 16.1 80.4
2012 3017 183.0 16.4 81.5
2013 3033 185.0 16.3 75.2
2014 3126 203.0 15.3 75.3
2015 2911 198.0 14.7 99.9
2016 2964 202.0 14.6 n/a
2017 3573 209.0 17.0 n/a
2018 4134 242.0 17.0 n/a
2019 4339 256.0 16.9 99.4
2020 4456 271.0 16.4 n/a
2021 4469 295.5 15.1 99.8
2022 4550 284.5 15.9 99.9
2023 4276 234.5 18.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Community Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,560 (9.8%) $14,366 (90.2%) $15,926
2020 $1,725 (10.4%) $14,867 (89.6%) $16,592
2021 $3,306 (17.3%) $15,749 (82.6%) $19,056
2022 $4,199 (20.1%) $16,660 (79.9%) $20,860

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Community Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1511th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1512th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 850th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 876th of 893 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)9.36.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)13.912.4
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)5.45.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chester Community Charter School)26.923.4
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)17.210
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)62.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)14.910.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)4.82.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)15.712
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)4.53.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)1910.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Chester Community Charter School)2.82.4
 0.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Chester Community Charter School)13.210.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)12.513.1
 0.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Chester Community Charter School)5.73.8
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chester Community Charter School)22.317
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chester Community Charter School)15.611.5
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students43394276
 1.5%
African American36693447
 6.1%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic494608
 23.1%
Pacific Islander04
White5160
 17.6%
Two or More Races118147
 24.6%


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Students at Chester Community Charter School are 81% African American, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Chester Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 4,276 students attended Chester Community Charter School.


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