Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 78% 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: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology's student population of 323 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology 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 Of Literacy And Technology is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
66%
31%
White
22%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology is ranked #924 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology?
323 students attend Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology 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 Of Literacy And Technology offer ?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology part of?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology is part of Chester 01 School District.
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