Chester Elementary School

Public K-6

 23 Ridge Rd.
       Chester, CT  06412-1121


(860) 526-5797

District: Chester School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,023 Help


Students who attend Chester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John Winthrop Middle School
High:    Valley Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.1% Help


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Compare Details Chester Elementary School ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Elementary School is $25,023.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Elementary School 49th of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Chester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chester School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester School District 13th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.72 163rd 570 71.4%
2007 74.78 158th 568 72.2%
2008 73.35 180th 565 68.1%
2009 77.33 127th 566 77.6%
2010 71.99 196th 579 66.1%
2011 78.34 116th 565 79.5%
2012 76.43 133rd 564 76.4%
2013 83.27 39th 557 93.0%
2015 87.74 55th 551 90.0%
2016 79.99 117th 518 77.4%
2017 85.13 74th 519 85.7%
2018 81.36 109th 532 79.5%
2019 82.85 97th 522 81.4%
2021 86.54 77th 538 85.7%
2022 90.23 35th 490 92.9%
2023 88.50 49th 491 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.24 120th 296 59.5%
2019 66.05 101st 295 65.8%
2021 75.55 76th 327 76.8%
2022 74.48 63rd 252 75.0%
2023 71.82 74th 262 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 276 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 319 2 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
1991 317 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 338 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 333 8 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 330 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 345 5 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 345 5 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 346 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 339 2 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 317 3 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 309 2 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 297 2 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 309 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 309 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 322 2 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 316 2 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 307 5 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2007 315 6 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 322 4 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 302 3 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 281 3 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 258 4 8 4 0 0 1 0 275
2012 245 3 7 3 0 0 2 0 260
2013 235 2 5 1 0 0 8 0 251
2014 209 1 4 5 0 0 9 0 228
2015 197 2 4 9 0 0 7 0 219
2016 187 2 4 8 0 0 10 0 211
2017 178 2 3 14 0 0 9 0 206
2018 183 3 1 9 0 0 9 0 205
2019 168 3 1 14 0 0 8 0 194
2020 163 1 1 15 0 0 6 0 186
2021 172 0 3 16 0 0 9 0 200
2022 185 0 1 17 0 0 6 0 209
2023 200 0 1 13 0 0 8 0 222

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 17.0 16.4 n/a
1989 281 18.9 14.8 n/a
1990 324 18.5 17.5 n/a
1991 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1992 342 20.8 16.4 5
1993 344 21.6 15.9 0.3
1994 345 19.8 17.4 3.5
1995 361 27.5 13.1 4.7
1996 361 27.5 13.1 4.7
1997 361 26.9 13.4 4.2
1998 355 27.4 13.0 3.4
1999 336 27.8 12.1 5.7
2000 326 28.3 11.5 3.7
2001 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 328 29.5 11.1 3.4
2003 328 29.5 11.1 3.4
2004 336 29.6 11.4 4.2
2005 333 24.9 13.4 n/a
2006 322 24.9 12.9 2.8
2007 335 25.8 13.0 4.8
2008 341 29.9 11.4 5.3
2009 319 31.5 10.9 6.3
2010 299 29.4 10.1 9
2011 275 27.4 10.0 10.5
2012 260 25.3 10.2 11.9
2013 251 n/a n/a 11.6
2014 228 n/a n/a 12.7
2015 219 23.0 9.5 16
2016 211 22.0 9.5 16.6
2017 206 23.6 8.7 18
2018 205 24.3 8.4 15.1
2019 194 21.5 9.0 26.8
2020 186 20.5 9.0 22
2021 200 18.7 10.6 28
2022 209 18.1 11.5 24.9
2023 222 n/a n/a 26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 17.0 16.4 n/a
1989 281 18.9 14.8 n/a
1990 324 18.5 17.5 n/a
1991 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1992 342 20.8 16.4 5
1993 344 21.6 15.9 0.3
1994 345 19.8 17.4 3.5
1995 361 27.5 13.1 4.7
1996 361 27.5 13.1 4.7
1997 361 26.9 13.4 4.2
1998 355 27.4 13.0 3.4
1999 336 27.8 12.1 5.7
2000 326 28.3 11.5 3.7
2001 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 328 29.5 11.1 3.4
2003 328 29.5 11.1 3.4
2004 336 29.6 11.4 4.2
2005 333 24.9 13.4 n/a
2006 322 24.9 12.9 2.8
2007 335 25.8 13.0 4.8
2008 341 29.9 11.4 5.3
2009 319 31.5 10.9 6.3
2010 299 29.4 10.1 9
2011 275 27.4 10.0 10.5
2012 260 25.3 10.2 11.9
2013 251 n/a n/a 11.6
2014 228 n/a n/a 12.7
2015 219 23.0 9.5 16
2016 211 22.0 9.5 16.6
2017 206 23.6 8.7 18
2018 205 24.3 8.4 15.1
2019 194 21.5 9.0 26.8
2020 186 20.5 9.0 22
2021 200 18.7 10.6 28
2022 209 18.1 11.5 24.9
2023 222 n/a n/a 26.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $22,420
2019 $23,501
2020 $25,742
2021 $25,023

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 97th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 491 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)76.968
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester School District)76.968
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary School)80.877.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)80.877.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)8473
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester School District)8473
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary School)6078.6
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chester School District)6078.6
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students194222
 14.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White168200
 19%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%26.1%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Elementary School

Students at Chester Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Chester Elementary School ranks in the top 10.0% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend Chester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Winthrop Middle School
High : Valley Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 222 students attended Chester Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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