Cheston Elementary School

Summary:

Cheston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Easton Area School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Cheston Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 13.5% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 28.8% in the district and 39.3% statewide. The school has an extremely high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. However, Cheston Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends significantly more per student ($16,756 to $18,469) compared to nearby schools, which range from $13,889 to $22,300 per student.

The racial makeup of Cheston Elementary is much more diverse than nearby schools, with 80.67% non-White students, compared to 40% to 60% non-White at other schools in the area. This suggests potential racial and socioeconomic segregation within the Easton Area School District. Nearby schools, particularly those in the Wilson Area School District, significantly outperform Cheston Elementary in academic measures, despite serving similar or higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at Cheston Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 723 Coal St
       Easton, PA  18042-6556


(610) 250-2542

District: Easton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1285th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,469 Help


Students who attend Cheston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Easton Area Middle School
High:    Easton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.3%
African American:
19.9%
White:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheston Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Easton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cheston Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.3%), African American (19.9%), White (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Easton Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheston Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Easton Area School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheston Elementary School is $18,469. 5 elementary schools in the Easton Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cheston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheston Elementary School 1285th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cheston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Easton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Area School District 413th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 10.47 1419th 1545 8.2%
2007 16.32 1381st 1555 11.2%
2008 41.16 1130th 1551 27.1%
2009 37.97 1179th 1549 23.9%
2010 50.25 1007th 1579 36.2%
2011 54.06 943rd 1597 41.0%
2012 40.38 1183rd 1599 26.0%
2013 42.74 1082nd 1519 28.8%
2014 51.89 900th 1467 38.7%
2015 22.39 1167th 1474 20.8%
2017 25.10 1208th 1547 21.9%
2018 17.21 1271st 1530 16.9%
2019 14.53 1300th 1544 15.8%
2021 17.98 1165th 1433 18.7%
2022 15.81 1254th 1534 18.3%
2023 14.35 1285th 1534 16.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.24 1162nd 1414 17.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.82 815th 1043 21.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.95 252nd 437 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.34 270th 432 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cheston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.62 1178th 1236 4.7%
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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.

Cheston Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 9, 2018

Open Quote Children who remain in Cheston from kindergarten through Fifth grade test significantly higher than the children who move in and out of distracts. We have four children in the school and we are thrilled with the teachers and administration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cheston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 152 10 33 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1989 411 159 7 53 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 409 170 8 66 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1991 360 152 16 44 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 384 150 10 60 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 404 175 10 41 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1994 393 166 9 51 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1995 399 168 7 63 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 399 168 7 63 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 397 175 7 64 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 377 185 11 55 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 379 205 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 295 171 3 43 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 263 155 3 54 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 268 168 8 87 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 268 168 8 87 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 233 170 4 104 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 238 173 5 110 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 237 176 7 115 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2007 215 187 7 117 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2008 181 176 5 112 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 176 158 5 120 0 n/a n/a 7 466
2010 209 161 14 142 1 n/a n/a 18 545
2011 196 168 11 148 4 0 17 0 544
2012 197 172 14 185 3 0 17 0 588
2013 207 178 15 171 1 0 17 0 589
2014 183 152 15 168 1 1 24 0 544
2015 178 160 12 192 0 1 19 0 562
2016 156 158 8 178 0 1 23 0 524
2017 177 170 12 214 1 1 22 0 597
2018 159 141 11 197 1 1 19 0 529
2019 133 137 10 207 1 2 36 0 526
2020 126 126 9 222 1 1 47 0 532
2021 126 143 16 257 2 1 49 0 594
2022 111 116 18 263 2 1 51 0 562
2023 104 107 16 265 1 2 43 0 538

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 Cheston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 36.3 16.8 n/a
1989 630 35.7 17.6 n/a
1990 653 40.0 16.3 0
1991 572 39.0 14.6 n/a
1992 604 42.0 14.3 n/a
1993 630 30.5 20.7 n/a
1994 620 36.5 17.0 n/a
1995 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
1996 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
1997 645 37.0 17.4 n/a
1998 628 35.5 17.7 n/a
1999 635 36.5 17.4 n/a
2000 512 31.0 16.5 43
2001 475 33.5 14.2 42.3
2002 533 35.6 15.0 41.3
2003 533 35.6 15.0 41.3
2004 513 35.9 14.3 41.5
2005 527 38.3 13.8 41.7
2006 536 36.9 14.5 52.2
2007 526 37.6 14.0 60.1
2008 474 47.4 10.0 66.9
2009 466 42.4 11.0 68.6
2010 545 47.1 11.5 71.5
2011 544 45.1 12.0 73.3
2012 588 44.7 13.1 71.9
2013 589 40.2 14.6 74.4
2014 544 37.6 14.4 79.4
2015 562 35.0 16.0 99.5
2016 524 39.0 13.4 100
2017 597 42.3 14.1 73.7
2018 529 40.6 13.0 93.6
2019 526 39.9 13.1 84
2020 532 39.5 13.4 95.5
2021 594 43.3 13.7 96.8
2022 562 43.3 12.9 99.5
2023 538 47.6 11.3 100

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 Cheston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 610 36.3 16.8 n/a
1989 630 35.7 17.6 n/a
1990 653 40.0 16.3 0
1991 572 39.0 14.6 n/a
1992 604 42.0 14.3 n/a
1993 630 30.5 20.7 n/a
1994 620 36.5 17.0 n/a
1995 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
1996 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
1997 645 37.0 17.4 n/a
1998 628 35.5 17.7 n/a
1999 635 36.5 17.4 n/a
2000 512 31.0 16.5 43
2001 475 33.5 14.2 42.3
2002 533 35.6 15.0 41.3
2003 533 35.6 15.0 41.3
2004 513 35.9 14.3 41.5
2005 527 38.3 13.8 41.7
2006 536 36.9 14.5 52.2
2007 526 37.6 14.0 60.1
2008 474 47.4 10.0 66.9
2009 466 42.4 11.0 68.6
2010 545 47.1 11.5 71.5
2011 544 45.1 12.0 73.3
2012 588 44.7 13.1 71.9
2013 589 40.2 14.6 74.4
2014 544 37.6 14.4 79.4
2015 562 35.0 16.0 99.5
2016 524 39.0 13.4 100
2017 597 42.3 14.1 73.7
2018 529 40.6 13.0 93.6
2019 526 39.9 13.1 84
2020 532 39.5 13.4 95.5
2021 594 43.3 13.7 96.8
2022 562 43.3 12.9 99.5
2023 538 47.6 11.3 100

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 Cheston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $433 (2.7%) $15,313 (97.3%) $15,746
2020 $462 (2.7%) $16,356 (97.2%) $16,819
2021 $593 (3.5%) $16,164 (96.5%) $16,756
2022 $1,125 (6.1%) $17,344 (93.9%) $18,469

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1300th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1285th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cheston Elementary School)33.820.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheston Elementary School)42.937
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cheston Elementary School)16.713.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cheston Elementary School)62.257.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheston Elementary School)38.532.6
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cheston Elementary School)12.78.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheston Elementary School)34.122.6
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Cheston Elementary School)20.813.5
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cheston Elementary School)62.257.1
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cheston Elementary School)38.530.2
 8.3%
   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 Students526538
 2.3%
African American137107
 21.9%
American Indian11
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic207265
 28%
Pacific Islander22
White133104
 21.8%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%100%
 16%


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Students who attend Cheston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Easton Area Middle School
High : Easton Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Cheston Elementary School.

Cheston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Cheston Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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