EAST CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Chester Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester County school district, located in Henderson, TN with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, East Chester Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

East Chester Elementary School, located in Henderson, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Chester County School District. Committed to fostering academic and personal growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment for its students, typically catering to those in the early grade levels. By prioritizing foundational skills and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success in their academic journeys.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the broader mission of the Chester County School District to provide quality education to the children of Henderson. Through their official website, they maintain open communication with parents and stakeholders, providing resources, schedules, and information regarding school activities. As a central pillar of the local educational landscape, East Chester Elementary emphasizes both classroom excellence and a positive school culture designed to help young learners thrive.

For more information, contact East Chester Elementary School at (731) 989-8145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

708 East Main ST
Henderson, TN 38340
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EAST CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, TN with about 504 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chester County
Total Students:
504
Teachers:
31
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 504 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
Black or African American
18.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.