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Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts

835-a Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts's student population of 360 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#833 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts's ranking?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is ranked #833 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts often compared to?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry, Academy For Teaching And Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts?
360 students attend Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts offer ?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts part of?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is part of Chester 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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