Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch

Chestnut Ridge SD
2534 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
303 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary School is a public school located in New Paris, Pennsylvania, serving as a key educational facility within the Chestnut Ridge School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic development, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. As a central hub for the district's younger students, it prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their transition into secondary education.

The school is known for its community-oriented approach, reflecting the values of the Bedford County area. By offering various extracurricular activities and fostering close ties between faculty, students, and families, Chestnut Ridge Central Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement. The facility is equipped to provide the necessary resources for core academic subjects while promoting a safe and structured environment that addresses the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.
303
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (97.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3%)
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: Chestnut Ridge SD
Phone: (814)839-4195
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 96
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bedford El Sch
Bedford Area SD
764 Students
3639 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522 (8.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th