Chester Park Complex Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Chester Park Complex Elementary School serves 1,959 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,959 students
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
59%
31%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chester Park Complex Elementary School?
1,959 students attend Chester Park Complex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Chester Park Complex Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Park Complex Elementary School?
Chester Park Complex Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Park Complex Elementary School offer ?
Chester Park Complex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester Park Complex Elementary School part of?
Chester Park Complex Elementary School is part of Chester 01 School District.

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