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Chester Elementary

Summary:

Chester Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chester, California, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Plumas Unified School District, which is ranked 948 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the state and district averages, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 1,711 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 2,628 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance data reveals significant disparities between different student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes.

When compared to the nearby Greenville Elementary and Fletcher Walker Elementary schools, Chester Elementary generally performs at a lower level in terms of test scores and school rankings. This suggests that Chester Elementary may benefit from collaborating with these nearby schools to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 158 Aspen St.
       Chester, CA  96020-0826

(530) 258-3194

District: Plumas Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2628th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Chester Elementary usually attend:

High:    Chester Junior/Senior High
    Greenville High
    Portola Junior/Senior High
    Quincy Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  155

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.5%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester Elementary ranks better than 55.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Plumas Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (66.5%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Elementary is 17.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Plumas Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Elementary 2628th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Chester Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plumas Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Plumas Unified 948th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.86 1084th 4809 77.5%
2005 81.95 852nd 4822 82.3%
2006 72.96 1219th 4818 74.7%
2007 80.19 973rd 5113 81.0%
2008 75.55 1164th 5113 77.2%
2009 68.81 1495th 5193 71.2%
2010 69.89 1458th 5314 72.6%
2011 63.55 1818th 5377 66.2%
2012 56.11 2267th 5390 57.9%
2013 67.14 1711th 5530 69.1%
2015 54.58 2212th 5611 60.6%
2016 60.62 1961st 5614 65.1%
2017 51.19 2481st 5692 56.4%
2018 56.75 2197th 5662 61.2%
2019 62.52 1943rd 5789 66.4%
2022 31.89 3716th 5883 36.8%
2023 27.98 4074th 5874 30.6%
2024 48.71 2628th 5862 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 2070th 5084 59.3%
2019 67.61 1300th 5173 74.9%
2022 29.19 3908th 5264 25.8%
2023 37.19 3303rd 5374 38.5%
2024 60.16 1773rd 5511 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.64 1618th 5413 70.1%
2019 68.64 1564th 5492 71.5%
2022 47.51 2550th 5635 54.7%
2023 17.89 4901st 5617 12.7%
2024 56.52 2100th 5605 62.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 2729th 5431 49.8%
2019 54.20 2245th 5510 59.3%
2022 32.44 3580th 5663 36.8%
2023 36.33 3318th 5650 41.3%
2024 39.15 3118th 5636 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 2021st 2737 26.2%
2019 38.71 1892nd 2834 33.2%
2022 10.96 2502nd 2726 8.2%
2023 7.92 2523rd 2662 5.2%
2024 36.19 1797th 2647 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 1 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 370
1989 381 2 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 396
1990 374 5 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 356 2 1 2 9 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 354 4 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 378 3 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 361 8 5 14 13 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 351 5 4 16 17 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 351 5 4 16 17 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 353 4 4 15 25 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 336 2 6 34 19 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 335 2 6 23 16 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 321 3 6 22 20 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 315 0 5 31 22 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 295 0 3 32 23 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 295 0 3 32 23 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 279 0 4 26 26 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 247 2 3 30 16 n/a n/a 4 302
2006 211 2 5 19 21 n/a n/a 1 259
2007 229 4 3 22 19 n/a n/a 4 281
2008 197 2 4 27 13 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 200 6 2 21 16 1 1 0 247
2010 200 7 0 22 7 0 0 0 236
2011 228 7 0 29 4 0 0 0 268
2013 150 1 2 18 2 0 8 0 181
2014 170 1 2 16 3 0 12 0 204
2015 194 0 1 21 4 0 11 0 231
2016 184 0 3 18 0 0 9 0 214
2017 173 0 3 19 0 0 8 0 203
2018 182 0 4 16 2 0 12 0 216
2019 172 0 2 15 4 0 11 0 204
2020 155 1 1 19 2 0 10 0 188
2021 105 3 5 19 4 0 14 0 150
2022 108 1 4 23 3 0 24 0 163
2023 107 0 3 29 3 0 22 0 164
2024 103 0 4 28 3 0 17 0 155

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 16.0 23.1 n/a
1989 396 16.4 24.1 n/a
1990 391 16.5 23.6 n/a
1991 370 15.0 24.6 n/a
1992 365 15.2 24.0 27.7
1993 390 15.0 26.0 34.6
1994 401 14.5 27.7 33.2
1995 393 13.0 30.2 36.4
1996 393 13.0 30.2 36.4
1997 401 19.0 21.1 38.2
1998 397 20.0 19.9 39.8
1999 382 20.0 19.1 41.9
2000 372 19.0 19.6 37.1
2001 373 19.0 19.6 36.7
2002 353 18.0 19.6 43.6
2003 353 18.0 19.6 43.6
2004 335 16.5 20.3 37.9
2005 302 15.0 20.1 40.9
2006 259 14.0 18.5 38
2007 281 14.0 20.1 42.6
2008 243 14.0 17.4 49.8
2009 247 12.0 17.6 42.1
2010 236 12.0 19.6 40.7
2011 268 n/a n/a 40.3
2013 181 8.1 22.1 61.9
2014 204 8.4 24.0 57.4
2015 231 10.0 23.1 49.8
2016 214 9.0 23.7 64
2017 203 7.0 29.0 51.7
2018 216 9.0 24.0 62.5
2019 204 11.0 18.5 54.4
2020 188 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 150 10.3 14.5 61.3
2022 163 9.5 16.9 52.8
2023 164 9.3 17.5 62.8
2024 155 9.0 17.2 58.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 370 16.0 23.1 n/a
1989 396 16.4 24.1 n/a
1990 391 16.5 23.6 n/a
1991 370 15.0 24.6 n/a
1992 365 15.2 24.0 27.7
1993 390 15.0 26.0 34.6
1994 401 14.5 27.7 33.2
1995 393 13.0 30.2 36.4
1996 393 13.0 30.2 36.4
1997 401 19.0 21.1 38.2
1998 397 20.0 19.9 39.8
1999 382 20.0 19.1 41.9
2000 372 19.0 19.6 37.1
2001 373 19.0 19.6 36.7
2002 353 18.0 19.6 43.6
2003 353 18.0 19.6 43.6
2004 335 16.5 20.3 37.9
2005 302 15.0 20.1 40.9
2006 259 14.0 18.5 38
2007 281 14.0 20.1 42.6
2008 243 14.0 17.4 49.8
2009 247 12.0 17.6 42.1
2010 236 12.0 19.6 40.7
2011 268 n/a n/a 40.3
2013 181 8.1 22.1 61.9
2014 204 8.4 24.0 57.4
2015 231 10.0 23.1 49.8
2016 214 9.0 23.7 64
2017 203 7.0 29.0 51.7
2018 216 9.0 24.0 62.5
2019 204 11.0 18.5 54.4
2020 188 n/a n/a 45.7
2021 150 10.3 14.5 61.3
2022 163 9.5 16.9 52.8
2023 164 9.3 17.5 62.8
2024 155 9.0 17.2 58.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Chester Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201287.0%10.0%0.0%3.0%87.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
201386.0%14.0%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
201485.0%10.0%0.0%5.0%88.0%90.0%90.0%85.0%90.0%
201582.0%9.0%0.0%9.0%84.0%86.0%86.0%82.0%82.0%
201687.0%13.0%0.0%0.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201990.0%7.0%3.0%90.0%90.0%93.0%90.0%90.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Elementary

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 1943rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4074th of 5874 Elementary schools
 35.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chester Elementary)630
 63%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plumas Unified)4632.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)51.946.2
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plumas Unified)49.239.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chester Elementary)63.336
 27.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plumas Unified)40.135
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)61.319.2
 42.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plumas Unified)36.835.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chester Elementary)5619.2
 36.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plumas Unified)40.431.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)4815.4
 32.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plumas Unified)26.514.4
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Chester Elementary)4423.1
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Plumas Unified)25.320.3
 5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chester Elementary)39.340
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Plumas Unified)35.629.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)25.926.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plumas Unified)29.116.7
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students204164
 19.6%
African American00
American Indian43
 25%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1529
 93.3%
Pacific Islander00
White172107
 37.8%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%62.8%
 8.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 155 students attended Chester Elementary.

Students who attend Chester Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Chester Junior/Senior High
High : Greenville High
High : Portola Junior/Senior High
High : Quincy Junior/Senior High

Chester Elementary ranks 2628th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Chester Elementary are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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