Chester Elementary School (Closed 2005)

7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
Chester Elementary School serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
99%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chester Elementary School?
339 students attend Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chester Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Chester Elementary School offer ?
Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Elementary School part of?
Chester Elementary School is part of Northwestern Local School District.

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