CHESTNUT RIDGE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chestnut Ridge SD school district, located in New Paris, PA with about 317 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is a public school located in New Paris, Pennsylvania, serving as a key educational facility within the Chestnut Ridge School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As a central hub for the district's younger students, it prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into secondary education.
The school is known for its community-oriented approach, reflecting the values of the Bedford County area. By offering various extracurricular activities and fostering close ties between faculty, students, and families, Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement. The facility is equipped to provide the necessary resources for core academic subjects while promoting a safe and structured environment that addresses the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.
For more information, contact Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch at (814) 839-4195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Paris, PA 15554-8612
(814) 839-4195
CHESTNUT RIDGE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Paris, PA with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chestnut Ridge SD
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 22.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 317 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTNUT RIDGE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.