W Chester Elementary School

Summary:

W Chester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Henderson, Tennessee, serving 292 students in grades K-3 and part of the highly-ranked Chester County School District.

W Chester Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the county and state averages in Mathematics (62.3%), English Language Arts (55.1%), and Science (60.9%). The school has shown steady improvement, rising from 539th to 122nd out of over 1,000 Tennessee elementary schools in the past decade. W Chester's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of White students (85.96%) compared to nearby schools, as well as strong performance across subgroups like female students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Madison County and Hardeman County districts have significantly lower academic achievement.

Another high-performing school in the area is Jacks Creek Elementary, which also serves the Chester County district and has comparable proficiency rates and statewide rankings to W Chester Elementary. Overall, W Chester's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and strong performance across subgroups make it a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-3

 1243 West Main ST
       Henderson, TN  38340


(731) 989-8150

District: Chester County

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend W Chester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chester County Junior High School
High:    Chester County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
African American:
8.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Compare Details W Chester Elementary School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W Chester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks W Chester Elementary School 125th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See W Chester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Chester County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester County 12th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W Chester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.94 212th 809 73.8%
2011 40.01 552nd 818 32.5%
2012 48.95 459th 820 44.0%
2013 50.73 539th 846 36.3%
2014 69.55 197th 853 76.9%
2015 77.66 150th 855 82.5%
2018 59.76 329th 997 67.0%
2021 53.63 397th 983 59.6%
2022 52.37 430th 1000 57.0%
2023 60.22 349th 1020 65.8%
2024 84.78 125th 1018 87.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 288th 877 67.2%
2021 46.47 395th 823 52.0%
2022 39.64 511th 858 40.4%
2023 83.76 57th 865 93.4%
2024 88.76 30th 853 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.72 458th 945 51.5%
2022 53.42 396th 975 59.4%
2023 53.67 405th 989 59.0%
2024 91.32 68th 990 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.58 331st 941 64.8%
2022 47.36 468th 980 52.2%
2023 63.53 288th 987 70.8%
2024 71.74 210th 991 78.8%
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Rank History for African American students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.04 150th 500 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at W Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 388th 841 53.9%
2021 44.59 433rd 844 48.7%
2022 42.14 467th 844 44.7%
2023 45.22 442nd 852 48.1%
2024 79.79 140th 847 83.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of 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.

W Chester Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W Chester Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1989 230 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 232
1990 243 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a -2 243
1991 259 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a -2 263
1992 257 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 257 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 287 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 279 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a -10 272
1996 279 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a -10 272
1997 299 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a -2 302
1998 158 30 1 1 0 n/a n/a -1 189
1999 200 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 272 272
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 285 285
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 295 295
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 295 295
2006 249 39 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 282 31 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 252 28 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 251 29 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2010 259 26 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2011 237 27 0 7 0 0 2 0 273
2012 213 27 0 9 2 0 3 0 254
2013 206 35 0 9 2 0 9 0 261
2014 208 33 0 8 4 0 10 0 263
2015 228 29 1 11 1 1 18 0 289
2016 209 28 1 10 1 0 16 0 265
2017 235 27 1 7 2 0 18 0 290
2018 223 21 3 8 2 0 11 0 268
2019 212 25 4 11 1 0 12 0 265
2020 215 26 3 12 0 0 15 0 271
2021 204 26 3 12 0 0 9 0 254
2022 228 25 1 12 1 0 7 0 274
2023 251 24 1 9 0 0 7 0 292

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 W Chester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 10.0 23.0 n/a
1989 232 10.0 23.2 n/a
1990 243 10.0 24.3 n/a
1991 263 11.0 23.9 n/a
1992 263 11.0 23.9 n/a
1993 258 11.0 23.5 n/a
1994 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1995 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1996 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1997 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 272 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 285 n/a n/a n/a
2003 285 n/a n/a n/a
2004 295 n/a n/a n/a
2005 295 n/a n/a n/a
2006 297 18.5 16.1 n/a
2007 323 19.5 16.6 43
2008 288 19.5 14.8 49.3
2009 292 19.5 15.0 54.1
2010 291 19.5 14.9 54.3
2011 273 18.0 15.1 61.9
2012 254 16.0 15.8 59.4
2013 261 19.0 13.7 60.5
2014 263 19.0 13.8 63.5
2015 289 19.0 15.2 56.4
2016 265 20.0 13.2 55.1
2017 290 21.0 13.8 n/a
2018 268 20.0 13.4 n/a
2019 265 19.9 13.3 n/a
2020 271 20.0 13.5 55.7
2021 254 18.1 13.9 n/a
2022 274 18.1 15.0 n/a
2023 292 18.1 16.0 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 W Chester Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 10.0 23.0 n/a
1989 232 10.0 23.2 n/a
1990 243 10.0 24.3 n/a
1991 263 11.0 23.9 n/a
1992 263 11.0 23.9 n/a
1993 258 11.0 23.5 n/a
1994 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1995 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1996 272 16.0 17.0 n/a
1997 302 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 189 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 272 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 285 n/a n/a n/a
2003 285 n/a n/a n/a
2004 295 n/a n/a n/a
2005 295 n/a n/a n/a
2006 297 18.5 16.1 n/a
2007 323 19.5 16.6 43
2008 288 19.5 14.8 49.3
2009 292 19.5 15.0 54.1
2010 291 19.5 14.9 54.3
2011 273 18.0 15.1 61.9
2012 254 16.0 15.8 59.4
2013 261 19.0 13.7 60.5
2014 263 19.0 13.8 63.5
2015 289 19.0 15.2 56.4
2016 265 20.0 13.2 55.1
2017 290 21.0 13.8 n/a
2018 268 20.0 13.4 n/a
2019 265 19.9 13.3 n/a
2020 271 20.0 13.5 55.7
2021 254 18.1 13.9 n/a
2022 274 18.1 15.0 n/a
2023 292 18.1 16.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W Chester Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $414 (4.8%) $7,605 (88.8%) $8,562
2020 $301 (3.5%) $7,710 (90.6%) $8,512
2021 $807 (7.7%) $8,941 (85.3%) $10,481
2022 $1,372 (12.8%) $8,371 (78.4%) $10,682
2023 $1,331 (12.8%) $8,213 (79.3%) $10,358

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W Chester Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (W Chester Elementary School)49.241.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chester County)47.855.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W Chester Elementary School)4644.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester County)44.356.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
All Grades Mathematics (W Chester Elementary School)49.241.9
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Chester County)49.651.7
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (W Chester Elementary School)4644.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Chester County)40.245.4
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265292
 10.2%
African American2524
 4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White212251
 18.4%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%


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W Chester Elementary School ranks 125th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended W Chester Elementary School.

Students who attend W Chester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chester County Junior High School
High : Chester County High School

Students at W Chester Elementary School are 86% White, 8% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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

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