Chester Community CS vs STEM at Showalter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Community CS
Chester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
3,782 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
| Measure | Chester Community CS Chester, Pennsylvania | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1626 of 1,627 | #569 of 618 |
| National rank | #50221 of 50,301 | #15331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 3,782 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 3,782 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM at Showalter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 4.3).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 99.9%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.6).
- •Chester Community CS is the larger school with 3,782 students compared with 477.
- •Chester Community CS is a charter school while STEM at Showalter is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Community CS better than STEM at Showalter?
On the Success Index (US), STEM at Showalter ranks higher (19.6 vs 4.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chester Community CS and STEM at Showalter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Community CS: 3,782. STEM at Showalter: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Community CS and STEM at Showalter rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Community CS is 1626th of 1,627 and STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).