Enrollment
424
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, TN
Chester County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chester County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470060001919
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester County Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 424
- students enrolled
Chester County Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN.
School address
District: Chester County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470060001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester County Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester County Middle School
Chester County Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Henderson, Tennessee, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside W Chester Elementary School (279 students): Chester County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Chester County also operates Chester County High School (808 students) and Chester County Junior High School (626 students) alongside Chester County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chester County Middle School compares
Chester County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Chester County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester County, which includes Chester County Middle School.
$9,448
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 61.4%
Federal 22.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chester County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chester County Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Chester Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| W Chester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacks Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chester County Middle School
How many students attend Chester County Middle School?
Chester County Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester County Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chester County Middle School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Henderson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester County Middle School?
Chester County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester County Middle School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Chester County Middle School a good school?
Chester County Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chester County?
Besides Chester County Middle School, Chester County also operates Chester County High School (808 students), Chester County Junior High School (626 students), and East Chester Elementary School (526 students). See the Chester County district page for the complete list.
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