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#251 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Chestnutwold EL Sch

Elementary School · Haverford Township Sd · Ardmore, PA

A Haverford Township Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

630 Loraine St, Ardmore, PA 19003

  • Math 69% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.6 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$18,330
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at Chestnutwold EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chestnutwold EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 76Very Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,142

Median home value

$441,400

Median rent

$1,602/mo

College educated

70.2%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Child StepsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Haverford Township Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$18,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chestnutwold EL Sch is listed in Haverford Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chestnutwold EL Sch

Chestnutwold EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ardmore, PA, part of Haverford Township Sd, serving approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chestnutwold EL Sch

What grades does Chestnutwold EL Sch serve?

Chestnutwold EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Chestnutwold EL Sch?

Chestnutwold EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnutwold EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Chestnutwold EL Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chestnutwold EL Sch rank in PA?

Chestnutwold EL Sch ranks #251 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Chestnutwold EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Chestnutwold EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chestnutwold EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnutwold EL Sch has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chestnutwold EL Sch a charter school?

No, Chestnutwold EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chestnutwold EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Chestnutwold EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnutwold EL Sch?

14.3% of students at Chestnutwold EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
Area population (ZIP 19003)
14,411
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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