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Stetser EL Sch
Elementary School · Chester-Upland SD
808 E 17th St, Chester, PA 19013
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,107 of 2,846
In Chester
#3 of 7
public schools
In district
#2 of 7
Chester-Upland SD
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Stetser EL Sch
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About Stetser EL Sch
Stetser EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chester, PA, part of Chester-Upland SD. Stetser EL Sch serves approximately 231 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Stetser EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,107 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Stetser EL Sch show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 3.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Stetser EL Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
55% of students at Stetser EL Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Stetser EL Sch — Students at Stetser EL Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Stetser EL Sch Compares
See how Stetser EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
808 E 17th St, Chester, PA 19013
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stetser EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nether Providence El Sch (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Wallingford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lakeview El Sch (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Ridley Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodlyn El Sch (rated 7.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Woodlyn), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chester, see our Chester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WIDENER UNIVERSITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Chester | 0.2 mi | — |
| DREXEL NEUMANN ACADEMY Chester | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester | 0.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Chester Community CS Chester | 0.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Eddystone El Sch Eddystone | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Chester HS Chester | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts Chester | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Woodlyn El Sch Woodlyn | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Parkside El Sch Parkside | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| MOTHER OF PROVIDENCE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Wallingford | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Nether Providence El Sch Wallingford | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chester | 1.6 mi | — |
| STEM at Showalter Chester | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| NOTRE DAME DE LOURDES SCHOOL Swarthmore | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Grace Park El Sch Swarthmore | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| MILAGRE KIDS SCHOOL Swarthmore | 1.8 mi | — |
| MILAGRE KIDS SCHOOL Swarthmore | 1.8 mi | — |
| Main Street Sch Upland | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Ridley MS Ridley Park | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakeview El Sch Ridley Park | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,416
Median Home Value
$85,200
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
Population
34,697
College Educated
13.4%
Homeownership
39.8%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
31%
Median Age
32.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stetser EL Sch
What grades does Stetser EL Sch serve?
Stetser EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Stetser EL Sch?
Stetser EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stetser EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stetser EL Sch is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stetser EL Sch rank in PA?
Stetser EL Sch ranks #2,107 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Stetser EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Stetser EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Stetser EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stetser EL Sch has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stetser EL Sch a charter school?
No, Stetser EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stetser EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Stetser EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stetser EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Stetser 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (610) 447-3795
Resources & Links
District
Chester-Upland SD- District Enrollment
- 3,116
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,768
- District Rank
- #2 of 7
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