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#2107 of 2,846 schools in PA

Stetser EL Sch

Elementary School · Chester-upland Sd · Chester, PA

A Chester-upland Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

808 E 17th St, Chester, PA 19013

  • Math 22% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.5 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$21,768
Chronic Absenteeism54.5%

Students at Stetser EL Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stetser 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,825/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$39,416

Median home value

$85,200

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

31%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Drexel Neumann AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–80.2 mi173Compare →
Widener University Child Development CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi5Compare →
Edgmont Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–80.4 mi478Compare →
Chester Community CsCharter · enrollment unverified1.8K–80.9 mi4,193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chester-upland Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$21,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stetser EL Sch is listed in Chester-Upland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stetser EL Sch

Stetser EL Sch is a public elementary school in Chester, PA, part of Chester-upland Sd, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,107 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.5%
Area population (ZIP 19013)
34,697
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
32.7
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 19013; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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