W CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W 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 268 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 20 teachers, W Chester Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

West Chester Elementary School, located in Henderson, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chester County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while building a strong educational base.

The school’s presence in Henderson reflects its role as a community-centered institution that values parent involvement and local partnerships. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency with families by providing resources, updates on school events, and information regarding district policies. As part of the broader Chester County school system, West Chester Elementary contributes to the district's overall mission of empowering students to achieve their full potential in a collaborative and structured academic setting.

For more information, contact W Chester Elementary School at (731) 989-8150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1243 West Main ST
Henderson, TN 38340
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W CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, TN with about 268 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chester County
Total Students:
268
Teachers:
20
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
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 268 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Black or African American
7.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.