Enrollment
300
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, SC
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450153001172
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chester, SC.
School address
District: Chester 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450153001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chester, South Carolina, enrolling 300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 84.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chester's public schools, it stands alongside Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry (355 students): Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 11.1:1).
Chester 01 also operates Chester Senior High (699 students) and Lewisville Elementary (594 students) alongside Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology.
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 Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology compares
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 14% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$14,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 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: 15.0 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
African American 57.0%
White 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester 01, which includes Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology.
$14,214
Per student
-2%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 45.8%
Federal 20.4%
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 Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology?
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 of Literacy and Technology?
84.5% of students at Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology 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 of Literacy and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Chester, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology?
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology rank among schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology ranks #3 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.
Is Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology a good school?
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina 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 01?
Besides Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology, 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.
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