Excellent
#267 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 15% in state
W Chester Elementary School
Elementary School · Chester County · Henderson, TN
A Chester County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1243 West Main ST, Henderson, TN 38340
- Math 57% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W Chester Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where W 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), 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
$61,477
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | 3.1 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Jacks Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–3 | Not available | 133 | 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.
Chester County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
W Chester Elementary School is listed in Chester County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W Chester Elementary School
W Chester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Henderson, TN, part of Chester County, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W Chester Elementary School
What grades does W Chester Elementary School serve?
W Chester Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend W Chester Elementary School?
W Chester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Chester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W Chester Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W Chester Elementary School rank in TN?
W Chester Elementary School ranks #267 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is W Chester Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W Chester Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 W Chester Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W Chester Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W Chester Elementary School a charter school?
No, W Chester Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W Chester Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W Chester Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (731) 989-8150
- Area population (ZIP 38340)
- 12,274
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 38340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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