W Chester Elementary School

1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-3, W Chester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee 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 higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in TN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

W Chester Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

W Chester Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W Chester Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#453 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
34%
40-44%
37%
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
88%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W Chester Elementary School's ranking?
W Chester Elementary School is ranked #453 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are W Chester Elementary School often compared to?
W Chester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend W Chester Elementary School?
279 students attend W Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of W Chester Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W Chester Elementary School?
W Chester Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does W Chester Elementary School offer ?
W Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W Chester Elementary School part of?
W Chester Elementary School is part of Chester County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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