Chester Andover Elementary School

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Chester Andover Elementary School ranks 76 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chester Andover Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 270 students in grades PK-6 in Chester, Vermont. The school is part of the Green Mountain Unified School District #77.

Compared to nearby schools like Flood Brook School and Central Elementary School, Chester Andover has a higher percentage of White students (86.3%) and lower percentages of minority students. The school's test scores on state assessments are generally below the Vermont averages, especially in mathematics, with only 28.57% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2022-2023 compared to the state average of 37.19%. Chester Andover also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 43.7%, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.8 compared to nearby schools.

While Chester Andover's overall performance lags behind some of its neighbors, the school shows relative strengths in supporting certain student subgroups, such as female students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, a trend worth monitoring. By understanding the factors contributing to the success of higher-performing schools in the area, Chester Andover may be able to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance its overall educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143

(802) 875-2108

District: Green Mountain Unified School District #77

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 282

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester Andover Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.2%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Andover Elementary School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Chester Andover Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chester Andover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Andover Elementary School 76^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Chester Andover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

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Rank History for Chester Andover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chester Andover Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	38.21	101^st	142	28.9%
2019	48.47	76^th	138	44.9%
2021	34.33	100^th	148	32.4%
2022	35.21	88^th	133	33.8%
2023	35.24	76^th	113	32.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Andover Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	78.32	5^th	42	88.1%
2021	69.07	10^th	44	77.3%
2022	46.43	19^th	38	50.0%
2023	50.09	10^th	21	52.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Chester Andover Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	61.54	21^st	66	68.2%
2022	34.51	42^nd	61	31.1%
2023	38.08	29^th	44	34.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Chester Andover Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	47.47	38^th	65	41.5%
2022	36.30	39^th	62	37.1%
2023	35.01	29^th	46	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chester Andover Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	47.08	84^th	146	42.5%
2021	32.56	104^th	147	29.3%
2022	36.58	91^st	145	37.2%
2023	36.11	87^th	133	34.6%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Andover Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	281	0	2	0	0	9	292
2020	263	0	0	5	1	8	277
2021	223	0	0	8	0	10	241
2022	237	1	0	21	0	10	269
2023	233	1	0	25	0	11	270
2024	243	3	0	28	0	8	282

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 Andover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	292	17.3	16.8	39.7
2020	277	17.1	16.1	44
2021	241	19.0	12.6	47.7
2022	269	18.0	14.9	43.5
2023	270	17.0	15.8	43.7
2024	282	25.0	11.2	59.2

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 Andover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	292	17.3	16.8	39.7
2020	277	17.1	16.1	44
2021	241	19.0	12.6	47.7
2022	269	18.0	14.9	43.5
2023	270	17.0	15.8	43.7
2024	282	25.0	11.2	59.2

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Andover 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 76^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 113 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Andover Elementary School)	58.3	27.5	30.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Andover Elementary School)	69.4	30	39.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Andover Elementary School)	53.5	26.8	26.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Andover Elementary School)	39.2	36.6	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Chester Andover Elementary School)	20.6	14.3	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Andover Elementary School)	27.5	35.7	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Andover Elementary School)	37.9	32.1	5.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Andover Elementary School)	54.8	47.1	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chester Andover Elementary School)	38.7	32.4	6.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	38.5	30.2	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	270	7.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	0	25
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	281	233	17.1%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	43.7%	4%

Schools Near Chester Andover Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)						VTCAP Mathematics (2023)						VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chester Andover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72 Main Street	Chester	05143	Windsor County	Green Mountain Unified School District #77	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-2108	282	25	11.2	59.2%	243 (86.2%)	3 (1.1%)	28 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	35.2	76^th of 113 public elementary schools	32.7%		35.2	88^th of 133 public elementary schools	33.8%	12	40.0	56.8	23.1	53.6			28.6	29.7	38.5	57.1			23.1
Union Street School	Public	3-5	43 Union Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5155	256	20	13.0	63.7%	227 (88.7%)	3 (1.2%)	9 (3.5%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	18.2	104^th of 113 public elementary schools	8.0%		18.2	120^th of 133 public elementary schools	9.8%	16	30.5						11.0						35.2
Elm Hill School	Public	PK, KG-2	10 Hoover Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5154	370	22	17.0	70.5%	316 (85.4%)	4 (1.1%)	32 (8.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)								(n/a)														$16,580	$1,612	$14,968
Grafton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	58 School Street	Grafton	05146	Windham County	Athens Grafton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 843-2495	38	5	7.3	65.8%	32 (84.2%)	1 (2.6%)	5 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cavendish Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	573 Main Street	Proctorsville	05153	Windsor County	Green Mountain Unified School District #77	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-7758	84	12	6.8	60.7%	74 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)													76.9	$13,743	$00	$13,743
Windham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5940 Windham Hill Road	Windham	05359	Windham County	Windham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 874-4159	16	1	15.8	43.8%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$16,040	$00	$16,040
Saxton River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 School Street	Saxtons River	05154	Windham County	Rockingham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 869-2637	78	9	9.0	53.8%	68 (87.2%)	2 (2.6%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)								(n/a)		57.1						28.6						$00	$00	$00
Ludlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	45 Main Street	Ludlow	05149	Windsor County	Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-5151	87	15	5.9	65.5%	77 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)								(n/a)													40.0	$21,251	$00	$21,251
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	50 School Street Extension	Bellows Falls	05101	Windham County	Rockingham School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 463-4346	180	14	12.6	67.2%	165 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	41.4	62^nd of 113 public elementary schools	45.1%		35.3	87^th of 133 public elementary schools	34.6%	25	39.4	65.5					24.2	31.0						$00	$00	$00
Flood Brook School	Public	PK, KG-8	91 VT Route 11	Londonderry	05148	Windham County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 824-6811	309	26	12.0	37.5%	292 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	83.2	4^th of 113 public elementary schools	96.5%		73.9	31^st of 133 public elementary schools	76.7%	27	63.4	61.3	66.7	71.4	65.2	54.8	63.4	45.2	60.0	74.3	30.4	35.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Andover Elementary School

Is Chester Andover Elementary School a good school?

Chester Andover Elementary School ranks 76^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Chester Andover Elementary School in?

Green Mountain Unified School District #77

How many students attend Chester Andover Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Chester Andover Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chester Andover Elementary School?

Students at Chester Andover Elementary School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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