Florence J. Chester Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Florence J. Chester Elementary School?
326 students attend Florence J. Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Florence J. Chester Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Florence J. Chester Elementary School offer ?
Florence J. Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Florence J. Chester Elementary School part of?
Florence J. Chester Elementary School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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