Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry 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 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
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
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry 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 School Elementary Of Inquiry is 0.40, 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.
What is Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry's ranking?
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry is ranked #924 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry often compared to?
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 School Elementary Of Inquiry?
382 students attend Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry?
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry offer ?
Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
