Hilltop El Sch

401 Cherry Tree Road
Aston, PA 19014

www.chichestersd.org

317 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hilltop Elementary School, located at 401 Cherry Tree Road in Aston, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Chichester School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition to higher grade levels. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for both future academic challenges and responsible citizenship.

As a key component of the Chichester School District, Hilltop Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to educational excellence. The school encourages active engagement between students, faculty, and families to create a cohesive school community. For those seeking further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty details, the district maintains an official website at http://www.chichestersd.org, which serves as the primary portal for community communication and administrative updates.

317

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilltop El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	23
Black	80
Asian	20
Two or More	34

White
160 (50.5 %)
Black
80 (25.2 %)
Two or More
34 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (7.3 %)
Asian
20 (6.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chichester SD
Phone:	(610)485-6746
Website:	http://www.chichestersd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 57