Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesnee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 629 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Chesnee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesnee Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chesnee Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chesnee Elementary School?
629 students attend Chesnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chesnee Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesnee Elementary School?
Chesnee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesnee Elementary School offer ?
Chesnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesnee Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 629 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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