Chester Upland School of Arts

Summary:

Chester Upland School of Arts is an elementary school in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving 424 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chester-Upland School District, which is ranked 576 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Upland School of Arts consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with only 5.9% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This is likely exacerbated by the Chester-Upland School District's limited funding, which is among the lowest in the state, spending around $17,000 per student.

In contrast, nearby schools in other districts, such as Lakeview Elementary (Ridley School District) and Parkside Elementary (Penn-Delco School District), demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state averages. This highlights the disparities in resources and academic achievement, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and increased funding to support the students and community served by Chester Upland School of Arts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013

(610) 447-3777

District: Chester-Upland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1394^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,316

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 425

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.9%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester Upland School of Arts ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Chester-Upland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.9%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Upland School of Arts is 13.7. 2 elementary schools in the Chester-Upland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chester Upland School of Arts employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Upland School of Arts is $17,316. 2 elementary schools in the Chester-Upland School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Upland School of Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Upland School of Arts 1394^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chester Upland School of Arts in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Chester-Upland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester-Upland School District 576^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chester Upland School of Arts

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Rank History for all students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	20.65	1392^nd	1597	12.8%
2012	19.87	1373^rd	1599	14.1%
2013	8.29	1368^th	1519	9.9%
2014	1.57	1421^st	1467	3.1%
2015	2.69	1452^nd	1474	1.5%
2016	3.74	1489^th	1554	4.2%
2017	2.87	1506^th	1547	2.7%
2018	2.53	1509^th	1530	1.4%
2019	5.03	1455^th	1544	5.8%
2021	3.18	1423^rd	1433	0.7%
2022	3.55	1524^th	1534	0.7%
2023	3.62	1514^th	1534	1.3%
2024	7.88	1394^th	1526	8.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.41	1392^nd	1414	1.6%
2024	12.13	1290^th	1432	9.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.69	1438^th	1488	3.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.88	1024^th	1043	1.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.30	1263^rd	1495	15.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.33	395^th	437	9.6%
2024	30.85	305^th	437	30.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Upland School of Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2010	0	244	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	245
2011	0	268	0	0	0	0	0	268
2012	1	315	0	2	0	0	4	322
2013	0	290	0	1	0	0	2	293
2014	4	320	0	9	0	0	0	333
2015	3	452	0	13	0	0	0	468
2016	3	466	0	22	0	0	2	493
2017	2	460	0	20	0	0	3	485
2018	2	394	0	15	0	0	2	413
2019	5	404	0	11	0	0	2	422
2020	4	392	0	13	0	0	2	411
2021	4	377	0	14	1	0	2	398
2022	7	430	1	26	3	0	14	481
2023	10	371	2	24	2	0	15	424
2024	11	365	0	32	1	0	16	425

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Upland School of Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	194	8.0	24.3	84
2010	245	10.5	23.3	82.9
2011	268	17.5	15.3	86.9
2012	322	7.0	46.0	74.2
2013	293	6.0	48.8	73.4
2014	333	1.0	333.0	88.3
2015	468	25.0	18.7	84.2
2016	493	24.0	20.5	100
2017	485	27.0	17.9	82.3
2018	413	29.0	14.2	93.2
2019	422	31.0	13.6	99.8
2020	411	29.0	14.1	97.3
2021	398	26.0	15.3	99.2
2022	481	26.0	18.5	99.4
2023	424	30.0	14.1	100
2024	425	31.0	13.7	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 Chester Upland School of Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	194	8.0	24.3	84
2010	245	10.5	23.3	82.9
2011	268	17.5	15.3	86.9
2012	322	7.0	46.0	74.2
2013	293	6.0	48.8	73.4
2014	333	1.0	333.0	88.3
2015	468	25.0	18.7	84.2
2016	493	24.0	20.5	100
2017	485	27.0	17.9	82.3
2018	413	29.0	14.2	93.2
2019	422	31.0	13.6	99.8
2020	411	29.0	14.1	97.3
2021	398	26.0	15.3	99.2
2022	481	26.0	18.5	99.4
2023	424	30.0	14.1	100
2024	425	31.0	13.7	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 Chester Upland School of Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,609 (9.6%)	$15,178 (90.4%)	$16,787
2020	$2,343 (14.0%)	$14,342 (86.0%)	$16,685
2021	$1,241 (12.0%)	$9,101 (88.0%)	$10,342
2022	$1,878 (10.8%)	$15,437 (89.1%)	$17,316

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Upland School of Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1455^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1514^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chester Upland School of Arts)	14.5	4.2	10.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Upland School of Arts)	21.1	26	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chester Upland School of Arts)	5.7	1.9	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chester Upland School of Arts)	61.3	18.9	42.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Upland School of Arts)	13.2	3.6	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chester Upland School of Arts)	2	3.7	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Upland School of Arts)	13.5	7.7	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Chester Upland School of Arts)	7.6	3.2	4.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Chester Upland School of Arts)	61.3	18.9	42.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chester Upland School of Arts)	15.9	12.1	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	422	424	0.5%
African American	404	371	8.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	11	24	118.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	10	100%
Two or More Races	2	15	650%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.8%	100%	0.2%

Schools Near Chester Upland School of Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester Upland School of Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	501 West 9th St	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3777	425	31	13.7	100.0%	11 (2.6%)	365 (85.9%)	32 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	7.9	1394^th of 1526 public elementary schools	8.7%		3.6	1514^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.3%	120	4.3	8.5	4.8				5.9	58.7		58.7	25.5	23.9	11.6				20.6	$17,316	$1,878	$15,437
Chester Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	302 East 5th Street	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-0400	4,193	190	22.1	99.9%	56 (1.3%)	3,371 (80.4%)	622 (14.8%)	3 (0.1%)	7 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	127 (3.0%)	3.6	1503^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.7	1512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	1.4%	9	5.1	3.7	6.6	1.2	2.9	2.0	3.6	23.5	8.0	16.6	10.9	8.2	14.6	9.5	12.7	14.6	11.7	$20,860	$4,199	$16,660
Edgmont Scholars Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1450 Edgmont Ave	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(610) 872-1358	478	27	17.7	99.0%	15 (3.1%)	420 (87.9%)	34 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	5.8	1446^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.2%		6	1444^th of 1534 public elementary schools	5.9%	2	0.0	2.4	0.0	0.0	3.3	0.0	0.9	57.5	0.0	35.9	15.2	25.0	12.5	6.3	6.5	0.0	11.5
Main Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	704 Main St	Upland	19015	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3685	302	26	11.6	99.7%	18 (6.0%)	229 (75.8%)	36 (11.9%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	17.1	1258^th of 1526 public elementary schools	17.6%		7.9	1399^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.8%	141	27.2	16.0	15.4				19.6	60.0		60.0	42.4	32.0	25.7				33.0	$25,826	$2,801	$23,025
Stetser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	808 E 17th St	Chester	19013	Delaware County	Chester-Upland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 447-3795	231	21	11.0	100.0%	6 (2.6%)	187 (81.0%)	28 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	16.2	1269^th of 1526 public elementary schools	16.8%		15.8	1265^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%	4	11.1	15.6	38.4				22.3	54.9		54.9	33.3	16.1	30.8				25.3	$28,473	$3,088	$25,384
Parkside Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 East Forestview Road	Brookhaven	19015	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	261	22	12.0	52.1%	165 (63.2%)	53 (20.3%)	13 (5.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.0%)	73.2	432^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	71.7%		62.7	640^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.3%	208	53.1	66.7	58.4				59.5	91.7		91.7	46.9	83.3	68.8				67.3	$16,304	$597	$15,707
Eddystone Elementary School	Public	K-5	1410 E. 9th Street	Eddystone	19022	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-1900	230	20	11.3	86.1%	79 (34.3%)	86 (37.4%)	28 (12.2%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.4%)	31	1097^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.1%		20.2	1224^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.2%	127	48.6	47.2	12.7				33.9	66.7		66.7	48.6	44.5	23.4				37.2	$21,543	$500	$21,043
Coebourn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Coebourn Boulevard	Brookhaven	19015	Delaware County	Penn-Delco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 497-6300	328	31	10.6	43.6%	242 (73.8%)	27 (8.2%)	17 (5.2%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.1%)	51.1	848^th of 1526 public elementary schools	44.4%		60.3	696^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.6%	152	52.4	53.9	33.9				46.0	78.9		78.9	60.5	51.9	42.8				51.0	$16,304	$597	$15,707
Nether Providence Elementary School	Public	K-5	410 Moore Rd	Wallingford	19086	Delaware County	Wallingford-Swarthmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 892-3470	493	43	11.4	25.2%	352 (71.4%)	23 (4.7%)	24 (4.9%)	61 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.7%)	86.6	156^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.8%		90.8	79^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.9%	77	65.9	73.9	79.2				73.3	92.1		92.1	76.2	72.7	87.1				79.0	$36,614	$18,512	$18,102
Woodlyn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Colson Rd.	Woodlyn	19094	Delaware County	Ridley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 534-1900	316	27	11.7	77.2%	122 (38.6%)	90 (28.5%)	43 (13.6%)	14 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	44 (13.9%)	33.9	1078^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.4%		32.2	1112^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.5%	34	30.6	44.4	26.0				34.7	65.1		65.1	44.4	44.5	43.7				44.2	$15,710	$465	$15,245

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Upland School of Arts

What is the racial makeup of Chester Upland School of Arts?

Students at Chester Upland School of Arts are 86% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

How many students attend Chester Upland School of Arts?

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Chester Upland School of Arts.

Is Chester Upland School of Arts a good school?

Chester Upland School of Arts ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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