Chester Elementary

Plumas Unified
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
164 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
164
Total Students
9.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (65.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (13.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Plumas Unified
Phone: (530)258-3194
Website: http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio