Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Chester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Chester Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Chester Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Chester Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chester Elementary School often compared to?
Chester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chester Elementary School?
419 students attend Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chester Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Elementary School?
Chester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chester Elementary School offer ?
Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Elementary School part of?
Chester Elementary School is part of Central Valley School District.
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