A
Very Good
89/100

Chestnut Hill El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1001 W 54th St, Erie, PA 16509
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A
Students gain 1.56 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
396
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.56 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 100th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.56 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 52% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+9 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency58% (+11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading -1 pts, math +1 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income62%47%reading +14 pts, math +13 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 W 54th St
City Erie
ZIP Code 16509
District 4215330
NCES School ID 421533004724
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16509

Understanding the community around Chestnut Hill El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,496
Per Capita Income $36,990
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,000
Median Rent $1,035
Owner-Occupied 69.4%
Renter-Occupied 30.6%
View full data for ZIP 16509 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chestnut Hill El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.6%
Two or More Races 11.1%
Asian 4.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Black 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 396
Teachers (FTE) 29.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chestnut Hill El Sch?
Chestnut Hill El Sch has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chestnut Hill El Sch?
Chestnut Hill El Sch has 396 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Chestnut Hill El Sch serve?
Chestnut Hill El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chestnut Hill El Sch receive per student?
Chestnut Hill El Sch receives $21,509 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chestnut Hill El Sch in 16509 ▼
Avg Home Value
$275,773
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,223
1-Year Change
+9.0%
% Renters
30.6%

Other Schools in 16509

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026