- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
W Chester Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 470060000242 · Henderson, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester County High School (808 students)
W Chester Elementary School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
W Chester Elementary 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
- Chester County
Chester County Middle School
424 students
- This school 279
W Chester Elementary School
279 students
- Jacks Creek El 138
Jacks Creek Elementary
138 students
What this shows W Chester Elementary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How W Chester Elementary School compares
W Chester Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,924
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
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.
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
District finance for Chester County reports $9,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.