Is Chester Elementary a good school?

Chester Elementary ranks 977 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chester Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended Chester Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Chester Elementary?

Students at Chester Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chester Elementary attend?

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

Chester Elementary

Summary:

Chester Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chester, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Chester Independent School District, which is ranked 433 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade reading (66.67% proficient vs. 48.85% state) and 5th grade mathematics (71.43% proficient vs. 48.96% state), outperforming the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6, lower than the surrounding schools and the state average. However, Chester Elementary faces challenges in addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, with 64.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average. Additionally, while female students perform well, ranking in the top 439 schools in Texas, male students lag behind, ranking in the bottom 2,730 schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Chester Elementary generally outperforms Zavalla Elementary and Leggett Elementary, which have lower test scores and lower SchoolDigger ratings. However, Corrigan-Camden Elementary and Colmesneil Elementary show stronger academic performance in some areas. The school's enrollment has also decreased from 94 students in 2020-2021 to 78 students in 2022-2023, which could be a concern for the school's long-term sustainability.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936-0028

(936) 969-2211

District: Chester Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
977^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,002

Students who attend Chester Elementary usually attend:

High:

Chester High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 71

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester Elementary ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Elementary is 8. (See more...)

Compare Chester Elementary employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Elementary is $12,002.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Elementary 977^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Chester Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Chester Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Independent School District (Isd) 433^rd of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2004	55.50	1732^nd	3465	50.0%
2005	33.93	2706^th	3475	22.1%
2006	30.91	2814^th	3476	19.0%
2007	35.65	2859^th	3724	23.2%
2008	53.50	2012^th	3768	46.6%
2009	39.55	2766^th	3884	28.8%
2010	27.41	3379^th	3937	14.2%
2011	17.50	3804^th	4095	7.1%
2012	47.62	2420^th	4206	42.5%
2013	55.53	1977^th	4221	53.2%
2014	40.84	2857^th	4260	32.9%
2015	56.01	2001^st	4320	53.7%
2016	66.52	1444^th	4286	66.3%
2017	31.74	3040^th	4329	29.8%
2018	28.26	3296^th	4359	24.4%
2019	19.13	3966^th	4479	11.5%
2021	48.83	2098^th	4578	54.2%
2022	43.33	2532^nd	4581	44.7%
2023	56.00	1820^th	4647	60.8%
2024	74.06	977^th	4675	79.1%

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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	TX State Percentile
2018	22.61	3806^th	4264	10.7%
2019	26.35	3675^th	4309	14.7%
2021	53.50	1792^nd	4451	59.7%
2022	34.10	3237^th	4477	27.7%
2023	61.54	1409^th	4521	68.8%
2024	73.31	756^th	4560	83.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.83	3138^th	4306	27.1%
2019	16.86	4011^th	4348	7.8%
2021	62.80	1367^th	4499	69.6%
2022	54.59	1866^th	4561	59.1%
2023	86.79	439^th	4588	90.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Chester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	11.39	4242^nd	4295	1.2%
2021	27.40	3564^th	4331	17.7%
2022	12.95	4344^th	4461	2.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Chester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.93	3435^th	4319	20.5%
2019	21.36	3780^th	4357	13.2%
2021	31.46	3074^th	4498	31.7%
2022	40.93	2685^th	4563	41.2%
2023	40.48	2730^th	4585	40.5%

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Rank History for White students at Chester Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.14	2790^th	3127	10.8%
2019	13.52	2972^nd	3142	5.4%
2021	28.58	2409^th	3082	21.8%
2022	25.04	2581^st	3082	16.3%
2023	39.26	2039^th	3106	34.4%
2024	48.19	1679^th	3078	45.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Chester Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	88	41	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1990	103	35	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1991	109	30	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1992	97	33	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1993	72	36	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
1994	66	33	0	0	n/a	n/a	99
1995	96	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	130
1996	96	27	7	0	n/a	n/a	130
1997	92	32	6	0	n/a	n/a	130
1998	82	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	113
1999	73	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	94
2000	73	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	91
2001	81	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	111
2002	72	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	88
2003	72	15	1	0	n/a	n/a	88
2004	50	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	61
2005	50	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	62
2006	63	16	3	1	n/a	n/a	83
2007	69	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	86
2008	74	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	89
2009	77	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	90
2010	76	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
2011	82	9	2	0	0	0	93
2012	68	7	2	0	0	3	80
2013	75	8	1	0	0	2	86
2014	80	8	2	0	0	2	92
2015	75	8	3	0	0	2	88
2016	68	6	5	0	0	1	80
2017	88	4	5	0	0	2	99
2018	94	4	7	0	0	5	110
2019	89	4	1	0	0	3	97
2020	81	2	0	0	0	4	87
2021	79	0	3	0	0	2	84
2022	69	0	4	0	0	4	77
2023	70	1	2	0	0	5	78
2024	62	1	5	0	0	3	71

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
1989	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
1991	139	9.5	14.6	n/a
1992	130	10.0	13.0	28.5
1993	108	10.0	10.8	38
1994	99	10.0	9.9	27.3
1995	130	10.0	13.0	36.2
1996	130	10.0	13.0	36.2
1997	130	10.6	12.3	30
1998	113	11.6	9.7	39.8
1999	94	9.7	9.7	44.7
2000	91	10.6	8.6	47.3
2001	111	12.2	9.1	52.3
2002	88	9.5	9.3	39.8
2003	88	9.5	9.3	39.8
2004	61	7.3	8.4	31.1
2005	62	7.0	8.9	43.5
2006	83	7.0	11.9	49.4
2007	86	7.3	11.8	44.2
2008	89	7.1	12.5	40.4
2009	90	7.2	12.4	44.4
2010	86	6.2	13.8	51.2
2011	93	5.1	18.1	51.6
2012	80	6.4	12.4	52.5
2013	86	7.0	12.2	52.3
2014	92	6.8	13.4	58.7
2015	88	8.0	11.0	52.3
2016	80	7.0	11.4	57.5
2017	99	8.5	11.6	60.6
2018	110	7.6	14.3	55.5
2019	97	6.3	15.2	60.8
2020	87	8.3	10.4	58.6
2021	84	7.4	11.3	63.1
2022	77	7.3	10.5	55.8
2023	78	8.9	8.6	64.1
2024	71	8.8	8.0	62

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
1989	129	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	138	9.0	15.3	n/a
1991	139	9.5	14.6	n/a
1992	130	10.0	13.0	28.5
1993	108	10.0	10.8	38
1994	99	10.0	9.9	27.3
1995	130	10.0	13.0	36.2
1996	130	10.0	13.0	36.2
1997	130	10.6	12.3	30
1998	113	11.6	9.7	39.8
1999	94	9.7	9.7	44.7
2000	91	10.6	8.6	47.3
2001	111	12.2	9.1	52.3
2002	88	9.5	9.3	39.8
2003	88	9.5	9.3	39.8
2004	61	7.3	8.4	31.1
2005	62	7.0	8.9	43.5
2006	83	7.0	11.9	49.4
2007	86	7.3	11.8	44.2
2008	89	7.1	12.5	40.4
2009	90	7.2	12.4	44.4
2010	86	6.2	13.8	51.2
2011	93	5.1	18.1	51.6
2012	80	6.4	12.4	52.5
2013	86	7.0	12.2	52.3
2014	92	6.8	13.4	58.7
2015	88	8.0	11.0	52.3
2016	80	7.0	11.4	57.5
2017	99	8.5	11.6	60.6
2018	110	7.6	14.3	55.5
2019	97	6.3	15.2	60.8
2020	87	8.3	10.4	58.6
2021	84	7.4	11.3	63.1
2022	77	7.3	10.5	55.8
2023	78	8.9	8.6	64.1
2024	71	8.8	8.0	62

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,937 (18.2%)	$8,716 (81.8%)	$10,652
2020	$1,604 (13.3%)	$10,419 (86.7%)	$12,023
2021	$1,613 (13.4%)	$10,389 (86.6%)	$12,002

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3966^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1820^th of 4647 Elementary schools	49.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Chester Elementary)	29	50	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	29	50	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)	43	70	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	43	70	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Chester Elementary)	27	25	2%
4th Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	27	25	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)	14	50	36%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	14	50	36%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Chester Elementary)	31	44	13%
5th Grade Reading (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	31	44	13%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)	25	69	44%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	25	69	44%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Chester Elementary)	19	31	12%
5th Grade Science (Chester Independent School District (Isd))	19	31	12%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	97	78	19.6%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	70	21.3%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	64.1%	3.3%

Schools Near Chester Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Yellowjacket Dr	Chester	75936	Tyler County	Chester Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 969-2211	71	9	8.0	62.0%	62 (87.3%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	74.1	977^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.1%		56	1820^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.8%	843	66.7	50.0	57.1		60.0	55.6	71.4		28.6	$12,002	$1,613	$10,389
Colmesneil Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	610 W Elder	Colmesneil	75938	Tyler County	Colmesneil Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 837-5757	221	16	13.6	74.7%	200 (90.5%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)	44.2	2539^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.7%		40.9	2737^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.1%	198	43.5	69.0	26.3	67.7	32.0	55.2	17.5	47.1	10.3	$9,387	$965	$8,421
Woodville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	306 Kirby Dr	Woodville	75979	Tyler County	Woodville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 283-2452	298	22	13.3	79.9%	166 (55.7%)	44 (14.8%)	49 (16.4%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.4%)								(n/a)										$11,772	$1,998	$9,774
Woodville Intermediate	Public	3-5	401 N Charlton St	Woodville	75979	Tyler County	Woodville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 283-2549	276	20	14.0	71.0%	162 (58.7%)	49 (17.8%)	40 (14.5%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	33	3250^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.5%		22.5	3854^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.1%	604	41.6	27.5	34.9		32.5	29.0	37.9		27.8	$13,379	$2,272	$11,108
Corrigan-Camden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 W Second	Corrigan	75939	Polk County	Corrigan-Camden Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 398-2341	392	27	14.6	70.4%	150 (38.3%)	54 (13.8%)	156 (39.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.4%)	45	2484^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.9%		40.5	2758^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.6%	274	44.2	37.7	42.9		50.0	55.7	25.0		23.2	$12,676	$3,029	$9,647
Leggett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	254 E Fm 942 E	Leggett	77351	Polk County	Leggett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 398-2412	116	8	13.7	78.4%	82 (70.7%)	13 (11.2%)	15 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	20.4	4018^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.1%		11	4427^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	409	27.3	33.3	40.0	36.4	18.2	0.0	26.7	45.5	6.7	$9,729	$1,914	$7,815
Zavalla Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	431 E Main St	Zavalla	75980	Angelina County	Zavalla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 897-2611	165	18	9.4	75.8%	156 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	14.5	4307^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.9%		50	2176^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.2%	2131	30.4	47.1	21.1		8.7	11.8	10.5		10.5	$14,002	$2,511	$11,491

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