Below Average
#3648 of 4,742 schools in NY
Chester Elementary School
Elementary School · Chester Union Free School District · Chester, NY
A Chester Union Free School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 HERBERT DR, Chester, NY 10918
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$147,011
Median home value
$424,700
Median rent
$1,652/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Goshen Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–5 | 3.6 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Scotchtown Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–2 | 3.8 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Orange-ulster BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 981 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Elementary School is listed in CHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Elementary School
Chester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chester, NY, part of Chester Union Free School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,648 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Elementary School
What grades does Chester Elementary School serve?
Chester Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chester Elementary School?
Chester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Elementary School rank in NY?
Chester Elementary School ranks #3,648 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Chester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Chester Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (845) 469-2178
- Area population (ZIP 10918)
- 11,937
- Area average commute
- 39.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10918; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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