Chester Elementary School

3525 S. Pines Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

www.cvsd.org/

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester Elementary School is a public school located in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving students within the Central Valley School District. Situated on South Pines Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the Central Valley district, it adheres to the broader district’s mission of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school is well-integrated into the local Spokane Valley community and emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Central Valley School District, Chester Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school through a blend of core academics, enrichment activities, and a focus on essential life skills. For more detailed information regarding specific programs, staff contact, or current academic initiatives, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.cvsd.org](http://www.cvsd.org).

410

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	33
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
318 (77.6%)
Hispanic
33 (8.0%)
Two or More
30 (7.3%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Valley School District
Phone:	(509)558-3150
Website:	http://www.cvsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 3

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 89