Below Average
#896 of 1,176 schools in SC
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
Elementary School · Chester 01 · Chester, SC
A Chester 01 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
835-C Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC 29706
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,141
Median home value
$142,200
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Park Elementary School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Academy for Teaching and LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chester 01
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is listed in Chester 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is a public elementary school in Chester, SC, part of Chester 01, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
What grades does Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry serve?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry rank in SC?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry ranks #896 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Park School Elementary of Inquiry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry a charter school?
No, Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry a Title I school?
No, Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry?
100.0% of students at Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry 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
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (803) 581-7282
- Area population (ZIP 29706)
- 19,181
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 29706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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