CHESTER EL

72 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester Elementary School is a small, public school located in Chester, Texas, serving as a key component of the Chester Independent School District. Situated on Yellowjacket Drive, the school functions as a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational education for students in the region. As a member of a small-town district, the school typically benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty can provide personalized attention to student needs.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding community. Through its official website, http://chesterisd.com, the school maintains transparency and communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide announcements. As the "Yellowjackets," the school embraces a sense of local pride and remains committed to the educational development and growth of children within the Chester area.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	4
Black	1

White
67 (93.1%)
Hispanic
4 (5.6%)
Black
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CHESTER ISD
Phone:	(936)969-2211
Website:	http://chesterisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8