Chester Elementary School

325 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Chester Elementary School's student population of 117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026

School Rankings

Chester Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#670 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
50-59%
42%
40-49%
44%
≥50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
97%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Chester Elementary School?
117 students attend Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Chester Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Elementary School?
Chester Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester Elementary School offer ?
Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chester Elementary School part of?
Chester Elementary School is part of Gateway School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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