Chester Community CS

302 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013

www.chestercommunitycharter.org

Charter School 3,782 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) is a large public charter school located in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving a diverse student population primarily from the local community. As a charter institution, it operates independently of the traditional school district but remains publicly funded, offering an alternative educational model to families in the region. The school is known for its significant enrollment size, often functioning as one of the largest charter schools in the state, and it focuses on providing academic instruction from kindergarten through eighth grade.

The school’s mission emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering academic achievement, character development, and college readiness. CCCS utilizes a rigorous curriculum that integrates core subjects with various support services to meet the diverse needs of its students. By focusing on individualized attention and consistent educational standards, the school strives to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into high school and beyond, playing a central role in the educational landscape of the Chester area.

3,782

Total Students

184.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Community CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	644
Black	2,926
Asian	3
Two or More	138
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	7

Black
2,926 (77.4%)
Hispanic
644 (17.0%)
Two or More
138 (3.6%)
White
53 (1.4%)
American Indian
11 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chester Community CS
Phone:	(610)447-0400
Website:	http://www.chestercommunitycharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	3,782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	184.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 343

Grade 1 420

Grade 2 409

Grade 3 461

Grade 4 417

Grade 5 445

Grade 6 443

Grade 7 420

Grade 8 424