Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Chestnut Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving 365 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Millcreek Township School District, which is ranked 102 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chestnut Hill Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.9% of Chestnut Hill students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 54.4% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 154th out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, 127th out of 1,084 for disabled students, and 275th out of 1,229 for white students. Over the past several years, Chestnut Hill has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 652nd out of 1,554 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 347th out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, while also increasing its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 4 stars.

Compared to nearby schools, Grandview Elementary School and Belle Valley Elementary School, both part of the Millcreek Township School District, Chestnut Hill outperforms them in most academic metrics. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Robison Elementary School, which is part of the Fort LeBoeuf School District. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Chestnut Hill's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1001 W 54th St
       Erie, PA  16509-2507


(814) 835-5550

District: Millcreek Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
347th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,620 Help


Students who attend Chestnut Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James S Wilson Middle School
High:    McDowell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Two or more races:
11.1%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chestnut Hill Elementary School ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Chestnut Hill Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Millcreek Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), two or more races (11.1%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chestnut Hill Elementary School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chestnut Hill Elementary School is $14,620. 2 elementary schools in the Millcreek Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chestnut Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chestnut Hill Elementary School 347th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chestnut Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Millcreek Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Millcreek Township School District 102nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.78 260th 1302 80.0%
2004 77.09 303rd 1308 76.8%
2005 55.54 713th 1299 45.1%
2006 57.46 777th 1545 49.7%
2007 44.69 1053rd 1555 32.3%
2008 55.40 862nd 1551 44.4%
2009 44.85 1074th 1549 30.7%
2010 49.92 1014th 1579 35.8%
2011 51.70 992nd 1597 37.9%
2012 56.24 924th 1599 42.2%
2013 57.54 829th 1519 45.4%
2014 66.11 588th 1467 59.9%
2015 68.92 504th 1474 65.8%
2016 64.57 652nd 1554 58.0%
2017 67.36 566th 1547 63.4%
2018 67.78 568th 1530 62.9%
2019 70.61 494th 1544 68.0%
2021 71.44 415th 1433 71.0%
2022 74.76 396th 1534 74.2%
2023 74.93 381st 1534 75.2%
2024 77.19 347th 1526 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.58 165th 1414 88.3%
2024 82.16 154th 1432 89.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.26 374th 1488 74.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.32 127th 1084 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.44 334th 1495 77.7%
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Rank History for White students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.47 332nd 1236 73.1%
2024 74.71 275th 1229 77.6%
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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 Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 4 17 1 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1989 501 7 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 549 10 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 434 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 483 4 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 449 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 436 4 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 419 5 13 1 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 419 5 13 1 2 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 380 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 394 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 442 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 434 11 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 414 12 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 414 7 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 414 7 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 391 13 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 392 12 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 401 12 15 18 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 405 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 407 15 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 399 19 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 369 26 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 400 23 11 14 2 1 0 0 451
2012 391 18 15 12 0 0 5 0 441
2013 365 11 18 13 2 0 9 0 418
2014 367 7 28 9 0 1 17 0 429
2015 368 10 26 7 0 1 21 0 433
2016 360 7 18 10 0 1 24 0 420
2017 348 9 15 12 0 1 31 0 416
2018 318 9 15 14 0 0 26 0 382
2019 307 13 11 15 0 0 29 0 375
2020 309 17 11 15 0 0 30 0 382
2021 272 9 9 11 0 0 38 0 339
2022 288 10 10 14 0 0 42 0 364
2023 288 10 11 11 0 0 45 0 365
2024 315 7 18 12 0 0 44 0 396

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 Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 22.0 23.9 n/a
1989 525 22.5 23.3 n/a
1990 581 25.0 23.2 0
1991 447 19.8 22.5 n/a
1992 502 23.1 21.7 n/a
1993 464 18.0 25.8 n/a
1994 455 21.0 21.7 n/a
1995 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1996 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1997 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
1998 403 20.5 19.7 n/a
1999 458 22.0 20.8 n/a
2000 461 23.0 20.0 20.2
2001 444 23.5 18.9 19.8
2002 442 23.9 18.5 21
2003 442 23.9 18.5 21
2004 426 23.4 18.2 25.1
2005 428 25.6 16.7 21.7
2006 447 25.6 17.5 28.4
2007 435 25.0 17.4 32.2
2008 438 17.9 24.5 32.2
2009 435 17.9 24.2 31.3
2010 417 18.5 22.4 32.6
2011 451 25.8 17.4 32.8
2012 441 26.5 16.6 40.6
2013 418 25.6 16.3 40
2014 429 25.9 16.5 35.2
2015 433 26.0 16.6 38.1
2016 420 26.0 16.1 42.1
2017 416 26.0 15.9 42.8
2018 382 23.6 16.1 44
2019 375 23.5 15.9 46.7
2020 382 24.3 15.7 47.9
2021 339 26.8 12.6 43.1
2022 364 24.3 14.9 44.8
2023 365 24.3 14.9 49.3
2024 396 29.3 13.5 52.8

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 Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 22.0 23.9 n/a
1989 525 22.5 23.3 n/a
1990 581 25.0 23.2 0
1991 447 19.8 22.5 n/a
1992 502 23.1 21.7 n/a
1993 464 18.0 25.8 n/a
1994 455 21.0 21.7 n/a
1995 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1996 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1997 395 22.0 18.0 n/a
1998 403 20.5 19.7 n/a
1999 458 22.0 20.8 n/a
2000 461 23.0 20.0 20.2
2001 444 23.5 18.9 19.8
2002 442 23.9 18.5 21
2003 442 23.9 18.5 21
2004 426 23.4 18.2 25.1
2005 428 25.6 16.7 21.7
2006 447 25.6 17.5 28.4
2007 435 25.0 17.4 32.2
2008 438 17.9 24.5 32.2
2009 435 17.9 24.2 31.3
2010 417 18.5 22.4 32.6
2011 451 25.8 17.4 32.8
2012 441 26.5 16.6 40.6
2013 418 25.6 16.3 40
2014 429 25.9 16.5 35.2
2015 433 26.0 16.6 38.1
2016 420 26.0 16.1 42.1
2017 416 26.0 15.9 42.8
2018 382 23.6 16.1 44
2019 375 23.5 15.9 46.7
2020 382 24.3 15.7 47.9
2021 339 26.8 12.6 43.1
2022 364 24.3 14.9 44.8
2023 365 24.3 14.9 49.3
2024 396 29.3 13.5 52.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $527 (4.4%) $11,537 (95.6%) $12,064
2020 $747 (6.1%) $11,569 (93.9%) $12,316
2021 $895 (6.3%) $13,314 (93.7%) $14,209
2022 $1,536 (10.5%) $13,084 (89.5%) $14,620

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chestnut Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 381st of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)71.763.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)73.359
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)53.558
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)84.584
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)77.467.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)5465.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)69.773.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)58.962.8
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)84.584
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chestnut Hill Elementary School)73.566.6
 6.9%
   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 Students375365
 2.7%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian1111
Hispanic1511
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White307288
 6.2%
Two or More Races2945
 55.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%49.3%
 2.6%


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Students at Chestnut Hill Elementary School are 80% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Chestnut Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : James S Wilson Middle School
High : McDowell High School

Chestnut Hill Elementary School ranks 347th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Chestnut Hill Elementary School.


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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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