CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.chesterufsd.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester Elementary School is a public school located at 2 Herbert Drive in Chester, New York, serving students within the Chester Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during the formative years of a child’s education. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academic instruction, Chester Elementary places a strong value on community and character building. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Chester community to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes enrichment opportunities and a focus on inclusivity. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.chesterufsd.org.

387

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	152
Black	44
Asian	16
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
164 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
152 (39.3 %)
Black
44 (11.4 %)
Asian
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	No
District:	CHESTER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)469-2178
Website:	http://www.chesterufsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 63