Chidester Elementary School in Chidester, AR, serves 75 students from kindergarten to grade 5 with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported; 71% of students qualify for free lunch, consistent over recent years.
Math proficiency is 30%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and higher than the Camden Fairview School District average of 14%, showing a decline from previous years when proficiency reached as high as 90%.
Reading proficiency stands at 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, but notably higher than the district average of 17%, with a downward trend from a peak of 80% in earlier years.
Science proficiency is 30%, lower than the state average of 36% and above the district average of 13%, reflecting a slight decline from 35% in 2021.
Graduation rate is reported at 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88% and Camden Fairview School District's 92%, remaining stable in recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
55%
19%
White
45%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chidester Elementary School?
75 students attend Chidester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chidester Elementary School students are Black, and 45% of students are White.
What grades does Chidester Elementary School offer ?
Chidester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chidester Elementary School part of?
Chidester Elementary School is part of Camden Fairview School District.
