Chester Community CS vs Stetser El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Stetser El Sch
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students
| Measure | Chester Community CS Chester, Pennsylvania | Stetser El Sch Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1626 of 1,627 | #1256 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50221 of 50,301 | #36222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 3,782 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 3,782 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stetser El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 4.3).
- •Stetser El Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Stetser El Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 16%).
- •Stetser El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 99.9%).
- •Stetser El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 20.6).
- •Chester Community CS is the larger school with 3,782 students compared with 251.
- •Chester Community CS is a charter school while Stetser El Sch 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 Stetser El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Stetser El Sch ranks higher (33.6 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 Stetser El Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Community CS: 3,782. Stetser El Sch: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Community CS and Stetser El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester Community CS is 1626th of 1,627 and Stetser El Sch is 1256th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).