Chester Elementary School

www.Reg4.k12.ct.us

222 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Chester Elementary School, located at 23 Ridge Rd. in Chester, Connecticut, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Regional School District 4. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the broader district curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Chester Elementary is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Chester. The school functions as a community hub, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a holistic educational experience. Through its official website, http://www.Reg4.k12.ct.us, the school provides families with resources, administrative updates, and insights into the district’s mission to inspire excellence and lifelong learning in every student.

222

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	13
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
200 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.9 %)
Two or More
8 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chester School District
Phone:	(860)526-5797
Website:	http://www.Reg4.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 32

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 29