- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Chester County Middle School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 470060001919 · Henderson, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester County High School (808 students)
Chester County Middle School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chester County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester County
Chester County High School
808 students
- Chester County
Chester County Junior High School
626 students
- East Chester E
East Chester Elementary School
526 students
- This school
Chester County Middle School
424 students
- W Chester Elem 279
W Chester Elementary School
279 students
- Jacks Creek El 138
Jacks Creek Elementary
138 students
What this shows Chester County Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester County Middle School compares
Chester County Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Chester County reports $9,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.