The top reported proficiency rate is 89% in Science. The lowest is 65% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Chestnut Hill El Sch
Chestnut Hill Elementary sits in Millcreek Township, a suburb of Erie with a stable residential character. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade, drawing a school population that is predominantly white with a notable share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting mixed economic circumstances within the broader Erie County area.
The elementary-grades testing picture shows mixed academic standing. In math for grades three through five, a majority of students met state proficiency; in English language arts over the same span, the proficiency rate was a few percentage points lower. Science results, from the prior year, were notably stronger across the school. The school's overall proficiency index placed it in the top quartile among Erie County districts, a real strength for an elementary school serving this demographic mix. State testing data shows the school does test in these core subjects; no data gap exists for students in these grades.
The school serves about a mid-sized number of students across six grades, with fairly even distribution through the early grades and a slight dip in fifth grade. Enrollment counts are stable. The school is located on West 54th Street in Erie's 16509 ZIP code, in a neighborhood of mid-value owner-occupied homes and moderate rental rates for the region. Housing in the area has appreciated modestly in recent years, and the mortgage and rent environment reflects current regional affordability conditions.
The district has undergone recent fiscal and pedagogical changes worth noting. Property taxes increased consecutively in 2024-25 and 2025-26, driven by rising personnel costs, health insurance, and charter-school tuition obligations; families considering the area should factor these ongoing pressures into their housing market calculus. At the same time, Millcreek Township School District recently adopted a Portrait of a Graduate framework built around six core competencies—critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, communication, empathy, and growth mindset—that is now being woven into classroom practice and school culture across all grade levels, including elementary. This shift shapes the pedagogical approach your child would encounter daily at Chestnut Hill from day one.
Special education enrollment data and English learner counts were not available from the school's public reporting. Discipline, attendance, and staffing details were also absent from the provided data, so a parent may want to look into those areas directly with the school if they matter to your family's decision.
The broader Erie context is a mid-sized lakefront city with a mixed industrial and service economy—insurance, healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing remain significant—and a downtown that is undergoing sustained reinvestment despite overall population decline in the county. Elementary-age families choosing a home in this ZIP code are choosing a first-ring suburban setting with access to both the school and Erie's civic and recreational anchors, including Presque Isle State Park.
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