At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
384
Edgmont Scholars Academy: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Edgmont Scholars Academy
Edgmont Scholars Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Chester. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Chester-Upland SD. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (83.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edgmont Scholars Academy
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.8%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black83.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Chester-Upland SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chester Upland Sch of Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Main Street Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Stetser El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
251 reported students
STEM at Showalter
High · Grades 07–12
477 reported students
Toby Farms Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–08
359 reported students
Chester HS
High · Grades 09–12
806 reported students
Public schools near Edgmont Scholars Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetser El Sch Elementary · Chester-Upland SD | PK–06 | 251 | 0.4 mi |
| Chester Community CS Elementary · Charter · Chester Community CS | KG–08 | 3,782 | 0.7 mi |
| Chester Upland Sch of Arts Elementary · Chester-Upland SD | PK–05 | 384 | 0.8 mi |
| Main Street Sch Elementary · Chester-Upland SD | PK–05 | 340 | 1.1 mi |
| Eddystone El Sch Elementary · Ridley SD | KG–05 | 226 | 1.1 mi |
| Parkside El Sch Elementary · Penn-Delco SD | KG–05 | 252 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edgmont Scholars Academy
What grades does Edgmont Scholars Academy serve?
Edgmont Scholars Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chester-Upland SD.
How many students attend Edgmont Scholars Academy?
Edgmont Scholars Academy reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edgmont Scholars Academy?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 422 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edgmont Scholars Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edgmont Scholars Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chester-Upland SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Edgmont Scholars Academy in?
Edgmont Scholars Academy is part of Chester-Upland SD, based in Chester, PA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edgmont Scholars Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stetser El Sch (0.4 mi), Chester Community CS (0.7 mi), Chester Upland Sch of Arts (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.