Enrollment
303
Elementary
DISTRICT 399 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTNUT RIDGE SD·NCES 420588000730
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School
2534 Quaker Valley Road, New Paris, PA 15554 · (814) 839-4195 · Bedford County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
202 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 34 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 96 | 32% |
Student demographics
5%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Chestnut Ridge SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School this school | 303 | 66.7% | N/A |
| Northern Potter Childrens School Ulysses | 293 | 67.6% | 44.5% |
| Otto-Eldred Elementary School Eldred | 271 | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Juniata Valley Elementary School Alexandria | 285 | 62.1% | 43.2% |
| Waterford Elementary School Waterford | 340 | 68.2% | 66.5% |
| W R Croman Primary School Troy | 321 | 62.6% | N/A |
Matched among Pennsylvania elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Bedford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 303 | #1,238 of 1,638 | #5 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #807 of 1,528 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.2% | #1,512 of 1,531 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.7% | #749 of 1,600 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.4% | #877 of 1,045 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
303
+20 (+7%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 427
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 303 | 23 | 13.2:1 | 67% (202) |
| 2023-24 | 321 | 25.6 | 12.5:1 | 63% (202) |
| 2022-23 | 324 | 24.6 | 13.2:1 | 58% (187) |
| 2020-21 | 283 | 21 | 13.5:1 | 51% (145) |
| 2017-18 | 317 | 22.9 | 13.8:1 | 48% (153) |
| 2015-16 | 341 | 25 | 13.6:1 | 58% (199) |
| 2010-11 | 448 | 30 | 14.9:1 | 38% (170) |
| 2000-01 | 460 | 26 | 17.7:1 | 43% (200) |
| 1990-91 | 427 | 18 | 23.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (317 to 303); teachers unchanged (22.9 to 23).
About Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School
Federal records list Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School as an elementary school in New Paris, Pennsylvania. It enrolled 303 students in pre-K through 2 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 32% lower than the average for elementary schools in Pennsylvania, which is about 443.
A total of 3 schools make up Chestnut Ridge SD, with 1,197 students enrolled.
At Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School, White students make up 97% of the student body. That is close to the 96% White share among all Bedford County residents. Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School has a diversity index of 5%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
A ratio of 13.2:1 comes from the school's 23 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Pennsylvania have a similar average ratio of 13.1:1. The lunch program counts 67% of students at Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is close to the 65% average for public schools in Bedford County.
In the county around the school, Bedford County, median household income is about $59,992, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. A total of 18 public schools operate in Bedford County, serving about 5,951 students.
The school nearest to Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is Chestnut Ridge SHS, at a distance of about 0.1 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
The student count in 2024-25 was 303, 7% above the 283 of 2020-21.
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Bedford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,513
Census ACS
Median income
$59,992
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,951 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chestnut Ridge SD
- Chestnut Ridge SHSHigh · 470 students
- Chestnut Ridge Middle SchoolMiddle · 424 students
Nearby schools
- Chestnut Ridge SHS0.1 mi · 470
- Chestnut Ridge Middle School0.5 mi · 424
- Bedford Elementary School8.5 mi · 764
- Bedford SHS9.7 mi · 495
- Bedford Middle School9.9 mi · 414
- Northern Bedford Co Elementary School10.9 mi · 414
Frequently asked questions
About Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 303 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School serve?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School?
At Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School, the student body is approximately 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School in?
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is part of Chestnut Ridge SD.
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