Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
409 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
**Chester Park School of Inquiry**, located at 835 Lancaster Highway in Chester, South Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Chester County School District. As an "Elementary of Inquiry," the school is designed to move beyond traditional rote memorization by fostering a learning environment rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and investigative problem-solving. By emphasizing an inquiry-based curriculum, the school encourages students to ask complex questions, collaborate with peers, and actively participate in the discovery of new information, helping them develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.
The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. By leveraging its specific instructional model, Chester Park aims to engage young learners through hands-on experiences and meaningful real-world connections. The faculty and staff focus on preparing students for the future by promoting a growth mindset, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources and guidance needed to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. By leveraging its specific instructional model, Chester Park aims to engage young learners through hands-on experiences and meaningful real-world connections. The faculty and staff focus on preparing students for the future by promoting a growth mindset, ensuring that every child is provided with the resources and guidance needed to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
409
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 314 |
| Two or More | 31 |
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Black314 (76.8 %)
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White56 (13.7 %)
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Two or More31 (7.6 %)
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Hispanic8 (2.0 %)
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 01 |
| Phone: | (803)581-7282 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 409 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
49
Kindergarten
46
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
63
Grade 3
59
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
56
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Grade 1 | 70 |
| Grade 2 | 63 |
| Grade 3 | 59 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 56 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 182 | 44.5% |
| Male | 227 | 55.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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Charter School
328 Students
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