Chestnutwold Elementary School

Summary:

Chestnutwold Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ardmore, PA, serving 589 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Haverford Township School District, which is ranked 19 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chestnutwold Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.4% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53%. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking 140 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students (5-star rating) and 56 out of 1,084 for disabled students (5-star rating). Chestnutwold Elementary School has maintained a high level of academic performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2014-2015, 2013-2014, and 2022-2023 school years.

Compared to other Haverford Township School District elementary schools, Chestnutwold consistently outperforms its peers in PSSA test scores, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in math, science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, Chestnutwold has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10% to 16.13% over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby elementary schools. The school's higher level of funding, with spending per student increasing from $14,068 in 2018-2019 to $16,875 in 2021-2022, and its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.9 to 17.5, may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 630 Loraine St
       Ardmore, PA  19003


(610) 853-5900

District: Haverford Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,875 Help


Students who attend Chestnutwold Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Haverford Middle School
High:    Haverford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  600

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Two or more races:
8.5%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chestnutwold Elementary School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Haverford Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (8.5%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestnutwold Elementary School is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the Haverford Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestnutwold Elementary School is $16,875, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Haverford Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chestnutwold Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnutwold Elementary School 160th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chestnutwold Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Haverford Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Haverford Township School District 19th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chestnutwold Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.08 101st 1302 92.2%
2004 82.45 200th 1308 84.7%
2005 85.67 70th 1299 94.6%
2006 75.48 347th 1545 77.5%
2007 70.39 467th 1555 70.0%
2008 71.15 448th 1551 71.1%
2009 66.13 582nd 1549 62.4%
2010 71.81 449th 1579 71.6%
2011 77.70 262nd 1597 83.6%
2012 84.46 71st 1599 95.6%
2013 87.47 30th 1519 98.0%
2014 88.96 12th 1467 99.2%
2015 88.17 85th 1474 94.2%
2016 85.18 163rd 1554 89.5%
2017 85.54 158th 1547 89.8%
2018 79.87 280th 1530 81.7%
2019 84.85 171st 1544 88.9%
2021 88.33 111th 1433 92.3%
2022 89.84 98th 1534 93.6%
2023 90.30 91st 1534 94.1%
2024 86.49 160th 1526 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.29 59th 1414 95.8%
2024 81.67 160th 1432 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.09 177th 1488 88.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.73 87th 1043 91.7%
2024 91.95 56th 1084 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.55 140th 1495 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chestnutwold Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.32 92nd 1236 92.6%
2024 82.35 156th 1229 87.3%
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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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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Open Quote The community aspects of this fine school are amazing! I have been a parent of the school for 6 years and could not be more thrilled with the school staff, resources and positive impact on this community I call home! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Open Quote Great teachers and great community! My children are happy and motivated to learn! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 27, 2012

Open Quote my children attend Chestnutwold and I continue to be impressed by their child centered approach to learning. Chestnutwold is a Responsive Classroom school, where students have a vested interest in their classrooms and where students learn proactive ways to solve conflicts. They do a great job of building a sense of community, so that children enjoy being there everyday! They also have an amazing TV studio where 5th graders produce daily morning announcements for the entire school to watch! I can honestly say I am so happy that my children attend Chestnutwold. What a wonderful school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chestnutwold Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 439 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 462 6 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 434 4 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 371 5 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 381 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 400 4 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 404 1 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 404 1 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 365 4 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1998 374 4 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 367 5 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 341 6 11 4 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 333 9 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 337 5 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 337 5 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 326 5 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 322 8 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2006 337 15 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 332 31 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 348 22 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 388 24 17 6 1 n/a n/a 6 442
2010 392 26 16 8 0 n/a n/a 6 448
2011 398 29 15 8 1 0 4 0 455
2012 406 26 14 10 1 0 7 0 464
2013 405 30 17 11 1 0 12 0 476
2014 420 33 21 11 1 0 15 0 501
2015 429 28 19 15 1 0 22 0 514
2016 443 18 26 14 4 0 29 0 534
2017 482 29 21 15 2 0 35 0 584
2018 480 22 23 7 0 0 45 0 577
2019 527 22 24 9 0 0 50 0 632
2020 529 27 24 8 0 0 58 0 646
2021 514 32 20 11 0 0 53 0 630
2022 508 30 17 15 0 0 48 0 618
2023 479 33 14 17 0 0 46 0 589
2024 476 36 12 25 0 0 51 0 600

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 Chestnutwold Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 26.6 14.9 n/a
1989 454 23.8 19.0 n/a
1990 480 26.7 17.9 0
1991 452 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1993 393 19.8 19.8 n/a
1994 415 21.8 19.0 n/a
1995 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1996 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1997 384 23.5 16.3 n/a
1998 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
1999 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
2000 366 23.0 15.9 4.6
2001 365 23.5 15.5 4.7
2002 369 22.8 16.2 4.3
2003 369 22.8 16.2 4.3
2004 366 24.7 14.8 5.7
2005 357 24.6 14.5 4.5
2006 377 25.7 14.7 3.2
2007 387 24.5 15.8 6.7
2008 393 26.0 15.1 5.9
2009 442 27.3 16.2 10.3
2010 448 28.0 15.9 12.7
2011 455 29.7 15.3 14.1
2012 464 29.2 15.8 11.2
2013 476 30.7 15.4 11.1
2014 501 30.3 16.4 9.4
2015 514 31.0 16.5 9.9
2016 534 33.0 16.1 11.6
2017 584 33.8 17.2 12.5
2018 577 34.5 16.6 11.8
2019 632 35.3 17.8 8.9
2020 646 34.6 18.6 8
2021 630 35.9 17.5 10
2022 618 40.6 15.1 11.3
2023 589 39.3 14.9 16.1
2024 600 41.3 14.4 14.3

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 Chestnutwold Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 26.6 14.9 n/a
1989 454 23.8 19.0 n/a
1990 480 26.7 17.9 0
1991 452 26.0 17.3 n/a
1992 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1993 393 19.8 19.8 n/a
1994 415 21.8 19.0 n/a
1995 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1996 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1997 384 23.5 16.3 n/a
1998 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
1999 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
2000 366 23.0 15.9 4.6
2001 365 23.5 15.5 4.7
2002 369 22.8 16.2 4.3
2003 369 22.8 16.2 4.3
2004 366 24.7 14.8 5.7
2005 357 24.6 14.5 4.5
2006 377 25.7 14.7 3.2
2007 387 24.5 15.8 6.7
2008 393 26.0 15.1 5.9
2009 442 27.3 16.2 10.3
2010 448 28.0 15.9 12.7
2011 455 29.7 15.3 14.1
2012 464 29.2 15.8 11.2
2013 476 30.7 15.4 11.1
2014 501 30.3 16.4 9.4
2015 514 31.0 16.5 9.9
2016 534 33.0 16.1 11.6
2017 584 33.8 17.2 12.5
2018 577 34.5 16.6 11.8
2019 632 35.3 17.8 8.9
2020 646 34.6 18.6 8
2021 630 35.9 17.5 10
2022 618 40.6 15.1 11.3
2023 589 39.3 14.9 16.1
2024 600 41.3 14.4 14.3

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 Chestnutwold Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $274 (1.9%) $13,794 (98.1%) $14,068
2020 $171 (1.2%) $13,987 (98.8%) $14,158
2021 $106 (0.7%) $16,179 (99.4%) $16,284
2022 $108 (0.6%) $16,768 (99.4%) $16,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestnutwold Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 91st of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chestnutwold Elementary School)84.378.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chestnutwold Elementary School)86.381
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chestnutwold Elementary School)70.574.5
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chestnutwold Elementary School)87.496.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnutwold Elementary School)83.980.1
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chestnutwold Elementary School)64.771.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnutwold Elementary School)83.785.7
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Chestnutwold Elementary School)73.374.8
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chestnutwold Elementary School)87.496.3
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chestnutwold Elementary School)84.782.1
 2.6%
   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 Students632589
 6.8%
African American2233
 50%
American Indian00
Asian2414
 41.7%
Hispanic917
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White527479
 9.1%
Two or More Races5046
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%16.1%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnutwold Elementary School

Chestnutwold Elementary School ranks 160th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Haverford Middle School
High : Haverford Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 600 students attended Chestnutwold Elementary School.

Students at Chestnutwold Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% 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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