Chester Elementary

Summary:

Chester Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chester, MA, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Gateway school district, which is ranked 221 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Elementary consistently outperforms the Gateway district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 52.38% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.64% for the district and 39.17% for the state. In Math, 71.43% of Chester Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 31.87% for the district and 40.91% for the state. The school's Science proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the district and state, with 76.47% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024.

Chester Elementary's male students and special education students consistently outperform their peers in the state, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's White students and low socioeconomic status students also perform well, ranking in the top 50% and top 5% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. When compared to nearby schools like Littleville Elementary School, which is also part of the Gateway district, Chester Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, often outpacing its peers in academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 325 Middlefield Road
       Chester, MA  01011


(413) 685-1360

District: Gateway

SchoolDigger Rank:
156th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,269 Help


Students who attend Chester Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gateway Regional Middle School
High:    Gateway Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester Elementary ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Elementary is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Elementary is $21,269.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Elementary 156th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Chester Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Gateway:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway 221st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.12 618th 884 30.1%
2004 45.26 518th 882 41.3%
2005 42.32 536th 887 39.6%
2006 34.66 645th 911 29.2%
2007 33.63 671st 911 26.3%
2008 42.58 582nd 908 35.9%
2011 40.46 610th 924 34.0%
2012 47.76 542nd 930 41.7%
2013 47.36 533rd 928 42.6%
2014 51.41 502nd 926 45.8%
2015 37.24 625th 914 31.6%
2016 45.70 547th 932 41.3%
2017 50.90 474th 938 49.5%
2018 43.89 558th 934 40.3%
2019 45.00 543rd 942 42.4%
2021 37.88 596th 936 36.3%
2022 45.63 509th 932 45.4%
2023 54.19 436th 928 53.0%
2024 81.74 156th 916 83.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.74 533rd 886 39.8%
2021 80.08 115th 894 87.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.00 315th 685 54.0%
2021 87.35 29th 705 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.27 642nd 902 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 478th 898 46.8%
2021 63.70 331st 904 63.4%
2022 55.19 415th 908 54.3%
2024 74.36 222nd 891 75.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.76 540th 925 41.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 552nd 772 28.5%
2019 33.41 578th 780 25.9%
2021 28.60 607th 765 20.7%
2022 31.90 563rd 764 26.3%
2023 39.22 491st 762 35.6%
2024 65.73 247th 753 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Chester Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1990 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 137 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1993 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1994 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 146 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 129 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 118 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 119
2002 128 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2003 128 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2004 121 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 89 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 92
2007 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 89
2008 69 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2009 72 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 73
2010 76 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 78
2011 134 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 135
2012 129 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 135
2013 114 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 120
2014 108 2 2 3 2 0 0 0 117
2015 113 2 1 9 3 0 0 0 128
2016 100 2 0 5 2 0 2 0 111
2017 106 2 0 4 2 0 2 0 116
2018 109 1 0 4 2 0 3 0 119
2019 109 1 0 6 1 0 1 0 118
2020 110 0 3 6 0 0 1 0 120
2021 95 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 102
2022 109 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 116
2023 119 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 n/a n/a n/a
1989 155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 147 n/a n/a n/a
1991 141 n/a n/a n/a
1992 139 n/a n/a n/a
1993 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 129 n/a n/a n/a
1995 149 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 149 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 147 n/a 0.0 0
2000 130 n/a 0.0 16.2
2001 119 n/a 0.0 12.6
2002 131 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 131 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 123 6.1 20.2 17.1
2005 111 8.0 13.9 26.1
2006 92 9.1 10.1 24.4
2007 89 8.0 11.1 26.4
2008 70 8.3 8.4 24.3
2009 73 7.3 10.0 26
2010 78 4.6 16.7 35.9
2011 135 9.9 13.6 37.8
2012 135 9.9 13.6 37.8
2013 120 9.8 12.2 40
2014 117 9.3 12.4 44.4
2015 128 10.0 12.8 48.4
2016 111 9.0 12.3 n/a
2017 116 12.4 9.2 n/a
2018 119 11.0 10.8 n/a
2019 118 12.0 9.8 n/a
2020 120 11.6 10.3 n/a
2021 102 11.4 8.9 n/a
2022 116 13.2 8.7 n/a
2023 125 11.6 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 n/a n/a n/a
1989 155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 147 n/a n/a n/a
1991 141 n/a n/a n/a
1992 139 n/a n/a n/a
1993 126 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 129 n/a n/a n/a
1995 149 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 149 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 162 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 147 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 147 n/a 0.0 0
2000 130 n/a 0.0 16.2
2001 119 n/a 0.0 12.6
2002 131 n/a n/a 22.9
2003 131 n/a n/a 22.9
2004 123 6.1 20.2 17.1
2005 111 8.0 13.9 26.1
2006 92 9.1 10.1 24.4
2007 89 8.0 11.1 26.4
2008 70 8.3 8.4 24.3
2009 73 7.3 10.0 26
2010 78 4.6 16.7 35.9
2011 135 9.9 13.6 37.8
2012 135 9.9 13.6 37.8
2013 120 9.8 12.2 40
2014 117 9.3 12.4 44.4
2015 128 10.0 12.8 48.4
2016 111 9.0 12.3 n/a
2017 116 12.4 9.2 n/a
2018 119 11.0 10.8 n/a
2019 118 12.0 9.8 n/a
2020 120 11.6 10.3 n/a
2021 102 11.4 8.9 n/a
2022 116 13.2 8.7 n/a
2023 125 11.6 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,144 (6.0%) $17,986 (94.0%) $19,130
2020 $1,612 (6.9%) $21,884 (93.1%) $23,496
2021 $1,764 (8.3%) $19,505 (91.7%) $21,269

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 543rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 928 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary)6058.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway)5142.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)3756.3
 19.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway)3833.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary)4726.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway)4234.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)3447.4
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway)3542.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary)5633.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway)5229.4
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chester Elementary)5050
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway)4329.9
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Chester Elementary)5641.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Gateway)5635.3
 20.7%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chester Elementary)5539.6
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gateway)4630.6
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Chester Elementary)4051.1
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gateway)3628.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Chester Elementary)5641.7
 14.3%
   All Grades Science (Gateway)5032.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students118125
 5.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White109119
 9.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%


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Students who attend Chester Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gateway Regional Middle School
High : Gateway Regional High

Chester Elementary ranks 156th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chester Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Chester Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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