Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts 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 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts's student population of 331 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Great Place to Grow - Committed to Excellence for All Students
School Rankings
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
49%
31%
White
29%
46%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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
What is Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts's ranking?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is ranked #837 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts often compared to?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chester Park School Elementary Of Inquiry, Academy For Teaching And Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts?
331 students attend Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts students are Black, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts offer ?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts part of?
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts is part of Chester 01 School District.
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