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Chestnut Ridge School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 11 towns

Serves East St. Clair, Napier, West St. Clair, King, Juniata, Pavia, Schellsburg, Lincoln, New Paris, Pleasantville and St. Clairsville.

Students
1,197
Schools
3
Spent per student
$17,331
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$3.7M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Chestnut Ridge School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 79% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
  • Spends 20% less per student than the PA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Debt of $3.7M, about $3,131 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency41%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$17,331 per student · 20% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 36%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 31%State 57%Federal 12%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,255’20
1,231’21
1,232’22
1,227’23
1,197’24

Down 4.6% since 2020.

Students
White 96%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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