Chester Shell Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 21633 SE 65th Ave
       Hawthorne, FL  32640-3518


(352) 481-1901

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
2062nd of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,623 Help


Students who attend Chester Shell Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hawthorne Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
African American:
35.2%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Compare Details Chester Shell Elementary School ranks worse than 92% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), African American (35.2%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Shell Elementary School is 14.1, which is the 4th best among 29 elementary schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Chester Shell Elementary School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Shell Elementary School is $12,623, which is the 4th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chester Shell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 32nd of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Shell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 23.00 179th 202 11.4%
2006 24.80 1319th 1688 21.9%
2007 14.21 1611th 1786 9.8%
2008 11.36 1665th 1789 6.9%
2009 6.21 1783rd 1847 3.5%
2010 24.06 1552nd 1919 19.1%
2011 8.45 1897th 1985 4.4%
2012 8.34 1899th 1984 4.3%
2013 17.53 1784th 2029 12.1%
2014 22.86 1680th 2064 18.6%
2016 29.02 1536th 2087 26.4%
2017 58.45 859th 2112 59.3%
2018 40.88 1272nd 2118 39.9%
2019 23.01 1760th 2182 19.3%
2021 11.51 2082nd 2247 7.3%
2022 11.67 2067th 2219 6.8%
2023 13.76 2060th 2240 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chester Shell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 176 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 268 173 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 287 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 278 159 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 276 162 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 259 161 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 264 161 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 254 152 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 254 152 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 231 154 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 253 162 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 228 152 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 220 156 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 207 139 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 157 125 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 157 125 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 145 126 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 192 126 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 147 106 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 124 107 0 4 0 n/a n/a 10 245
2008 103 98 4 2 0 n/a n/a 6 213
2009 98 88 2 4 0 n/a n/a 6 198
2010 94 80 2 6 0 n/a n/a 11 193
2011 101 70 0 13 0 0 11 0 195
2012 99 88 0 11 0 1 4 0 203
2013 103 76 0 17 0 0 4 0 200
2014 102 73 0 16 0 0 3 0 194
2015 120 69 0 14 0 0 5 0 208
2016 166 104 0 18 1 0 19 0 308
2017 197 119 0 14 2 0 21 0 353
2018 207 123 0 15 2 0 14 0 361
2019 195 122 3 18 2 0 25 0 365
2020 185 128 3 20 2 0 27 0 365
2021 187 123 3 18 1 0 30 0 362
2022 193 129 1 17 1 0 39 0 380
2023 179 125 1 20 0 0 30 0 355

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 Shell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 24.0 18.3 57.4
1989 443 24.0 18.4 51.9
1990 459 23.0 19.9 58.2
1991 443 24.0 18.4 57.1
1992 441 23.0 19.1 55.8
1993 423 23.0 18.4 62.4
1994 428 23.0 18.6 65.2
1995 411 22.0 18.7 67.2
1996 411 22.0 18.7 67.2
1997 391 21.0 18.6 66.5
1998 421 24.0 17.5 68.2
1999 386 24.0 16.1 76.9
2000 378 24.0 15.8 77.5
2001 352 23.0 15.3 79.8
2002 285 20.0 14.3 85.6
2003 285 20.0 14.3 85.6
2004 274 19.0 14.4 85
2005 322 22.0 14.6 87
2006 258 17.0 15.2 85.3
2007 245 16.0 15.3 90.6
2008 213 14.0 15.2 88.4
2009 198 17.9 13.2 93.8
2010 193 16.0 12.0 95.6
2011 195 15.9 12.2 85.1
2012 203 15.0 13.5 79.8
2013 200 15.0 13.3 80.5
2014 194 16.0 12.1 83
2015 208 15.0 13.8 66.3
2016 308 23.0 13.3 73.4
2017 353 25.0 14.1 75.1
2018 361 27.0 13.3 83.1
2019 365 23.1 15.8 75.1
2020 365 25.0 14.6 81.1
2021 362 27.5 13.1 81.2
2022 380 26.5 14.3 79.2
2023 355 25.1 14.1 82

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 Shell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 24.0 18.3 57.4
1989 443 24.0 18.4 51.9
1990 459 23.0 19.9 58.2
1991 443 24.0 18.4 57.1
1992 441 23.0 19.1 55.8
1993 423 23.0 18.4 62.4
1994 428 23.0 18.6 65.2
1995 411 22.0 18.7 67.2
1996 411 22.0 18.7 67.2
1997 391 21.0 18.6 66.5
1998 421 24.0 17.5 68.2
1999 386 24.0 16.1 76.9
2000 378 24.0 15.8 77.5
2001 352 23.0 15.3 79.8
2002 285 20.0 14.3 85.6
2003 285 20.0 14.3 85.6
2004 274 19.0 14.4 85
2005 322 22.0 14.6 87
2006 258 17.0 15.2 85.3
2007 245 16.0 15.3 90.6
2008 213 14.0 15.2 88.4
2009 198 17.9 13.2 93.8
2010 193 16.0 12.0 95.6
2011 195 15.9 12.2 85.1
2012 203 15.0 13.5 79.8
2013 200 15.0 13.3 80.5
2014 194 16.0 12.1 83
2015 208 15.0 13.8 66.3
2016 308 23.0 13.3 73.4
2017 353 25.0 14.1 75.1
2018 361 27.0 13.3 83.1
2019 365 23.1 15.8 75.1
2020 365 25.0 14.6 81.1
2021 362 27.5 13.1 81.2
2022 380 26.5 14.3 79.2
2023 355 25.1 14.1 82

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Shell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,047 (10.4%) $9,026 (89.6%) $10,073
2019 $1,238 (11.4%) $9,636 (88.6%) $10,874
2020 $1,562 (14.6%) $9,153 (85.4%) $10,715
2021 $2,595 (21.4%) $9,557 (78.6%) $12,152
2022 $2,419 (19.2%) $10,204 (80.8%) $12,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Shell 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 1760th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2060th of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Shell Elementary School)5833
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5750
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Shell Elementary School)5639
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5852
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Shell Elementary School)3829
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Shell Elementary School)2135
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)6058
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Shell Elementary School)3417
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Shell Elementary School)4126
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5748
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Chester Shell Elementary School)3431
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Alachua)5551
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365355
 2.7%
African American122125
 2.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White195179
 8.2%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%82%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Shell Elementary School

Chester Shell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Chester Shell Elementary School are 50% White, 35% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Chester Shell Elementary School.

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

High : Hawthorne Middle/High School


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