Chester Elementary School

Summary:

Chester Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving 419 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Central Valley School District, which is ranked 71 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Washington elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages, often by 10-15 percentage points. Chester Elementary's female students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% to 40% of Washington elementary schools for their respective subgroups.

While Chester Elementary outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Sunrise Elementary and Summit School, also demonstrate impressive academic results, particularly in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math. By learning from the best practices of these top-performing schools, Chester Elementary can continue to build on its success and provide an exceptional educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3525 S. Pines Road
       Spokane Valley, WA  99206-5930


(509) 558-3150

District: Central Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,194 Help


Students who attend Chester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Horizon Middle School
High:    University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
8.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Central Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Elementary School is 14.3. 13 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Elementary School is $17,194, which is the 8th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Valley School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chester Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Elementary School 172nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Chester Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley School District 71st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chester Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.70 251st 1026 75.5%
2005 90.26 60th 1031 94.2%
2006 92.60 33rd 1051 96.9%
2007 90.28 64th 1069 94.0%
2008 84.40 106th 1067 90.1%
2009 77.83 172nd 1072 84.0%
2010 82.90 126th 1088 88.4%
2011 85.37 112th 1092 89.7%
2012 83.30 120th 1097 89.1%
2013 79.23 182nd 1106 83.5%
2015 82.81 155th 1067 85.5%
2016 77.82 218th 1053 79.3%
2017 73.38 269th 1056 74.5%
2018 76.34 243rd 1054 76.9%
2019 69.38 334th 1130 70.4%
2021 73.44 272nd 1107 75.4%
2022 75.17 275th 1169 76.5%
2023 82.07 200th 1169 82.9%
2024 84.16 172nd 1168 85.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.58 78th 637 87.8%
2019 78.07 65th 566 88.5%
2022 17.65 452nd 478 5.4%
2023 61.40 88th 308 71.4%
2024 56.10 123rd 339 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.20 253rd 835 69.7%
2019 39.85 629th 979 35.8%
2022 64.73 281st 1019 72.4%
2023 75.31 172nd 1013 83.0%
2024 88.56 44th 1024 95.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 252nd 1004 74.9%
2019 70.79 303rd 1068 71.6%
2021 80.92 167th 1008 83.4%
2022 80.49 194th 1100 82.4%
2023 87.51 116th 1094 89.4%
2024 82.89 167th 1093 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.04 230th 999 77.0%
2019 68.89 323rd 1075 70.0%
2021 60.71 359th 1025 65.0%
2022 66.81 336th 1113 69.8%
2023 74.08 259th 1099 76.4%
2024 81.75 189th 1099 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chester Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.63 195th 833 76.6%
2019 60.02 414th 1027 59.7%
2021 69.20 282nd 943 70.1%
2022 73.64 256th 1031 75.2%
2023 76.92 225th 1011 77.7%
2024 79.36 186th 1009 81.6%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for 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 381 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 382 1 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 383 4 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 392 5 8 5 4 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 386 3 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 416 2 12 4 7 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 411 4 12 1 6 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 424 5 23 7 4 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 424 5 23 7 4 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 423 0 14 8 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 404 3 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 378 1 9 7 4 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 362 0 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 374 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 287 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 287 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 277 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 286 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 286 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 295 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 288 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 20 315
2009 313 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 26 345
2010 294 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 23 326
2011 276 1 5 28 1 0 14 0 325
2012 306 0 5 23 2 0 18 0 354
2013 306 2 4 23 2 0 17 0 354
2014 293 3 4 18 1 0 15 0 334
2015 301 4 7 19 1 0 9 0 341
2016 350 4 5 20 2 0 6 0 387
2017 361 7 3 23 2 3 8 0 407
2018 430 11 5 28 6 6 11 0 497
2019 402 12 6 8 5 3 13 0 449
2020 376 13 7 16 7 2 19 0 440
2021 338 10 8 21 7 2 19 0 405
2022 353 11 11 28 8 4 21 0 436
2023 332 5 10 37 7 8 20 0 419

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.0 21.5 0
1989 392 19.0 20.6 n/a
1990 401 19.5 20.5 0
1991 414 21.5 19.2 n/a
1992 404 20.3 19.9 n/a
1993 441 20.3 21.7 n/a
1994 434 22.3 19.5 n/a
1995 463 21.6 21.4 n/a
1996 463 21.6 21.4 n/a
1997 448 20.6 21.7 n/a
1998 430 19.8 21.7 n/a
1999 399 19.6 20.4 n/a
2000 378 18.6 20.3 n/a
2001 384 18.0 21.3 n/a
2002 294 14.3 20.6 10.5
2003 294 14.3 20.6 10.5
2004 285 15.0 19.0 10.2
2005 299 14.6 20.5 11.7
2006 295 15.0 19.7 11.5
2007 304 15.0 20.3 9.9
2008 315 16.5 19.1 11.9
2009 345 16.5 20.9 10
2010 326 15.6 20.8 16.8
2011 325 15.7 20.7 16.3
2012 354 18.0 19.6 22.6
2013 354 18.2 19.4 14.7
2014 334 n/a n/a 21
2015 341 23.0 14.8 22.3
2016 387 20.0 19.3 21.2
2017 407 22.7 17.8 17.9
2018 497 31.2 15.9 25.6
2019 449 31.2 14.3 5.3
2020 440 28.8 15.2 26.1
2021 405 27.8 14.5 21.7
2022 436 31.5 13.8 20
2023 419 29.3 14.3 28.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 18.0 21.5 0
1989 392 19.0 20.6 n/a
1990 401 19.5 20.5 0
1991 414 21.5 19.2 n/a
1992 404 20.3 19.9 n/a
1993 441 20.3 21.7 n/a
1994 434 22.3 19.5 n/a
1995 463 21.6 21.4 n/a
1996 463 21.6 21.4 n/a
1997 448 20.6 21.7 n/a
1998 430 19.8 21.7 n/a
1999 399 19.6 20.4 n/a
2000 378 18.6 20.3 n/a
2001 384 18.0 21.3 n/a
2002 294 14.3 20.6 10.5
2003 294 14.3 20.6 10.5
2004 285 15.0 19.0 10.2
2005 299 14.6 20.5 11.7
2006 295 15.0 19.7 11.5
2007 304 15.0 20.3 9.9
2008 315 16.5 19.1 11.9
2009 345 16.5 20.9 10
2010 326 15.6 20.8 16.8
2011 325 15.7 20.7 16.3
2012 354 18.0 19.6 22.6
2013 354 18.2 19.4 14.7
2014 334 n/a n/a 21
2015 341 23.0 14.8 22.3
2016 387 20.0 19.3 21.2
2017 407 22.7 17.8 17.9
2018 497 31.2 15.9 25.6
2019 449 31.2 14.3 5.3
2020 440 28.8 15.2 26.1
2021 405 27.8 14.5 21.7
2022 436 31.5 13.8 20
2023 419 29.3 14.3 28.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Chester Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.3%0.0%0.0%1.7%95.0%91.7%96.7%91.7%93.3%91.7%
201788.4%0.0%2.3%0.0%2.3%93.0%93.0%95.4%88.4%90.7%93.0%
201883.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.5%94.0%86.6%86.6%88.1%86.6%89.6%
202086.0%1.8%0.0%1.8%1.8%87.7%94.7%87.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%
202190.7%1.9%0.0%0.0%1.9%90.7%90.7%96.3%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%90.7%
202284.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.9%90.8%95.4%89.2%90.8%87.7%87.7%87.7%90.8%
202391.1%2.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.1%91.1%97.8%91.1%91.1%93.3%93.3%93.3%91.1%
202482.7%1.9%0.0%0.0%1.9%88.5%86.5%90.4%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $200 (1.4%) $14,297 (98.6%) $14,497
2020 $194 (1.6%) $11,669 (98.4%) $11,863
2021 $497 (3.1%) $15,654 (96.9%) $16,152
2022 $2,158 (12.6%) $15,036 (87.4%) $17,194

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 200th of 1169 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)61.461.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)61.758
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chester Elementary School)62.571.2
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Valley School District)64.363.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)51.958.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)59.653
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Chester Elementary School)58.267.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)58.550.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)79.870.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)64.855.8
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Chester Elementary School)69.260.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Central Valley School District)5146.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Chester Elementary School)76.679.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Central Valley School District)6059.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chester Elementary School)65.163.9
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Central Valley School District)66.156.4
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Chester Elementary School)63.666.1
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Central Valley School District)54.845.3
 9.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Chester Elementary School)76.679.5
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Central Valley School District)58.555.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449419
 6.7%
African American125
 58.3%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic837
 362.5%
Pacific Islander38
 166.7%
White402332
 17.4%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.3%28.9%
 23.5%


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Chester Elementary School ranks 172nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chester Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Horizon Middle School
High : University High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Chester Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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