Chester EL

Chester EL is a public elementary school in Chester, TX, part of the CHESTER ISD. The school serves approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 96.6th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math and 38% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $59,375, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 71 students, Chester EL is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, Chester EL offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Chester EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.