East Chester Elementary School

chestercountyschools.org/East/index.html

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

544

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Chester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	16
Black	80
Asian	3
Two or More	17

White
428 (78.7 %)
Black
80 (14.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (2.9 %)
Asian
3 (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 County
Phone:	(731)989-8145
Website:	http://chestercountyschools.org/East/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 63

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 126