Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Elementary -02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in SD
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Chester Elementary -02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Elementary -02 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Chester Elementary -02 is ranked #113 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Chester Elementary -02?
148 students attend Chester Elementary -02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Chester Elementary -02 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Elementary -02?
Chester Elementary -02 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester Elementary -02 offer ?
Chester Elementary -02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Elementary -02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 148 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
