Chestnut Elementary School

www.pcls.net

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chestnut Elementary School is a public primary school located in Painesville, Ohio, serving students within the Painesville City Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Painesville City Local School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the use of modern educational resources to meet the needs of its learners. Families and community members can stay informed about school news, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official district website at http://www.pcls.net. The school remains committed to maintaining high standards of instruction while cultivating an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

425

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestnut Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	243
Black	63
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
243 (57.2%)
White
79 (18.6%)
Black
63 (14.8%)
Two or More
38 (8.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Painesville City Local
Phone:	(440)392-5350
Website:	http://www.pcls.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 81

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 78