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Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology vs. Great Falls Elementary School

Should you attend Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology or Great Falls Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology
835-b Lancaster Highway
Chester, SC 29706
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Great Falls Elementary School
301 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Great Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Falls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
305 students
341 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Falls Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and the state of South Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#924 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
#700 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Falls Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
40-44%
(Top 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in SC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Falls Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
20
Kindergarten Students
40
53
Grade 1 Students
40
55
Grade 2 Students
40
51
Grade 3 Students
61
48
Grade 4 Students
48
56
Grade 5 Students
58
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
60%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
22%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester 01 School District and in South Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
5%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester 01 School District and South Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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