Chester Elementary -02

www.chester.k12.sd.us

159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chester Elementary, located in the small community of Chester, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational hub for the local area. As part of the Chester Area School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and focused learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal growth. The school prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships, utilizing its smaller setting to ensure that learners receive individualized attention in a close-knit, rural community atmosphere.

The school’s mission is centered on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional academics with character development. By leveraging its resources and maintaining active partnerships with families, Chester Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility. Their digital presence, maintained through the district website, serves as a primary portal for parents and community members to access school news, calendars, and academic resources, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparent communication and community engagement.

159

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chester Elementary -02
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	4
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
151 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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 Area School District 39-1
Phone:	(605)489-2411
Website:	http://www.chester.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 20