Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Arthur Chester A School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur Chester A School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arthur Chester A School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
276 students
![This chart display total students of Arthur Chester A School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Arthur Chester A School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-bg1Ea8u.png)
Gender %
![This chart display gender of Arthur Chester A School This chart display gender of Arthur Chester A School](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-b2DXGDE.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Arthur Chester A School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Arthur Chester A School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-bty4OXm.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Arthur Chester A School by grade. This chart display the students of Arthur Chester A School by grade.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-zTHCJU.png)
School Rankings
Arthur Chester A School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur Chester A School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Arthur Chester A School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Arthur Chester A School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-baT9f80.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-f8eUZq.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-bisuYWp.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arthur Chester A School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arthur Chester A School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-Vv4k7D.png)
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-bnQzTXn.png)
Hispanic
5%
14%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-51M7L5.png)
Black
44%
14%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-REgnR8.png)
White
40%
63%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-dHxWEq.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-bkjbXta.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arthur Chester A School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arthur Chester A School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-hyLTvi.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-XmliUO.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Arthur Chester A School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Arthur Chester A School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-b44EFdt.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-CQ81i7.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arthur Chester A School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/70000/70385/arthur-chester-a-school-chart-f8eVbv.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Chester A School's ranking?
Arthur Chester A School is ranked #849 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Arthur Chester A School often compared to?
Arthur Chester A Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton Edwin M School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Arthur Chester A School?
276 students attend Arthur Chester A School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Arthur Chester A School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Chester A School?
Arthur Chester A School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arthur Chester A School offer ?
Arthur Chester A School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Arthur Chester A School part of?
Arthur Chester A School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Arthur Chester A School located?
Arthur Chester A School is located in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Graduate Hospital.
School Reviews
5 8/27/2020
Arthur is an incredible school. The teachers and administration are very helpful and they all care deeply for my kiddos!
3 6/16/2020
Chester Arthur is an incredible school. It is inclusive and welcoming and my child is thriving!
5 6/15/2020
My child and I love this school. Thank you for all you do for us
Review Arthur Chester A School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
![Banishing the Phone-based Childhood Banishing the Phone-based Childhood](https://images2.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/884/Banishing-the-Phone-based-Childhood-4xyq6l9v8wgsccc0scwkswkck-280.jpg)
Banishing the Phone-based Childhood
The article advocates for a dramatic cultural shift - delaying kids' smartphone ownership until high school and social media access until 16, promoting more free play, and fostering a healthier, screen-free childhood through collective action.
![Spanking in Public Schools: The Ongoing Debate Spanking in Public Schools: The Ongoing Debate](https://images2.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/333/Spanking-in-Public-Schools-The-Ongoing-Debate-7vio3jx7hm04so8c44sgg0s04-280.jpg)
Spanking in Public Schools: The Ongoing Debate
Indeed, there are still school districts today in America that allow teachers to spank students. Learn about the current spanking situation in schools and why the debate continues to heat up.
![Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies](https://images2.publicschoolreview.com/articlephoto/886/Understanding-ADHD-in-Children-Signs-Diagnosis-and-Support-Strategies-7enscutffuw4kcc0w40g40s0o-280.jpg)
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.