Chester Elementary -02
Chester, SD · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Chester Elementary -02 is a elementary school located in Chester, South Dakota. The school serves 159 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 61/100 (C), Chester Elementary -02 performs at the state average for South Dakota. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chester Elementary -02 has a DataScore of 61/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Chester Elementary -02 has 159 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
Yes, Chester Elementary -02 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +26, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Chester Elementary -02 is part of the Chester Area School District 39-1 in Chester, South Dakota. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.