Enrollment
279
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, TN
W Chester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W Chester Elementary 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 470060000242
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Chester Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 279
- students enrolled
W Chester Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Chester Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN.
School address
District: Chester County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470060000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W Chester Elementary School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at W Chester Elementary School
W Chester Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Henderson, Tennessee, enrolling 279 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Chester County Middle School (424 students): W Chester Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 17.7:1).
Chester County also operates Chester County High School (808 students) and Chester County Junior High School (626 students) alongside W Chester Elementary 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 W Chester Elementary School compares
W Chester Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 85.7%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, W Chester Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chester County, which includes W Chester Elementary 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 W Chester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chester County Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Chester Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chester County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W Chester Elementary 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- 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 (~279 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W Chester Elementary School
How many students attend W Chester Elementary School?
W Chester Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Chester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W Chester Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Chester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W Chester Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Chester Elementary School?
W Chester Elementary 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 W Chester Elementary School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, W Chester Elementary 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 W Chester Elementary School a good school?
W Chester Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 W Chester Elementary 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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