- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, SC
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450153001171
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chester, SC.
School address
District: Chester 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450153001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450153001171 · Chester, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester Senior High (699 students)
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester Senior
Chester Senior High
699 students
- Lewisville Ele
Lewisville Elementary
594 students
- Chester Middle
Chester Middle
479 students
- Lewisville Hig
Lewisville High
431 students
- Great Falls Hi
Great Falls High
375 students
- This school
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
331 students
What this shows Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts compares
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$14,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chester 01 reports $14,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewisville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Falls High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Chester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, SC. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is 11:1, which is 23% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
82.2% of students at Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Chester, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Park Elementary School for the Arts rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chester, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester 01?
Besides Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts, Chester 01 also operates Chester Senior High (699 students), Lewisville Elementary (594 students), and Chester Middle (479 students). See the Chester 01 district page for the complete list.