CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chester Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plumas Unified school district, located in Chester, CA with about 216 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Chester Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chester Elementary School is a public institution located in the mountain community of Chester, California. Situated in Plumas County, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local area, operating under the umbrella of the Plumas County Office of Education. The school provides core academic instruction for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational learning and student development within a small-town, rural setting.

As part of the broader Plumas County educational system, the school benefits from resources and oversight coordinated at the county level. The community of Chester is known for its proximity to Lake Almanor and the Lassen National Forest, and the school reflects the close-knit, supportive nature of this small mountain town. Families interested in specific curriculum details, current academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further information through the Plumas County Office of Education website.

For more information, contact Chester Elementary at (530) 258-3194 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020-0826
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CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chester, CA with about 216 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plumas Unified
Total Students:
216
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 216 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.3%
Hispanic/Latino
7.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.