CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester 01 school district, located in Chester, SC with about 475 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology, located in Chester, South Carolina, serves as a specialized primary educational institution within the Chester County School District. As its name suggests, the school places a heavy pedagogical emphasis on bridging foundational literacy skills with modern technological proficiency. By integrating digital tools and innovative learning strategies into the standard curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students to navigate a technology-driven world while ensuring they maintain high standards of reading and writing comprehension.
The facility at 835-B Lancaster Highway operates as part of the broader district strategy to improve academic outcomes and engagement in the Chester area. The school environment is designed to foster a culture of lifelong learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills early in their academic careers. Through its commitment to a technology-rich, literacy-focused educational model, Chester Park Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that supports the diverse needs of its student population and prepares them for future success in secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology at (803) 581-7275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chester, SC 29706
(803) 581-7275
CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY is a public Title I school in Chester, SC with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chester 01
- Total Students:
- 475
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 475 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHESTER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 74.5%
- White
- 20.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.