CHESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cheston El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Easton Area SD school district, located in Easton, PA with about 529 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Cheston El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Cheston Elementary School, located at 723 Coal St in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Easton Area School District. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, providing foundational education to children in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Cheston Elementary often emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student relationships to support student success. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its population, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Easton community.

For more information, contact Cheston El Sch at (610) 250-2542 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

723 Coal St
Easton, PA 18042-6556
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CHESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Easton, PA with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Easton Area SD
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
40.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 529 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.2%
White
30.1%
Black or African American
26.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.