Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Chester, SC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ A+ (99)
  • 355 Students
  • 29.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (803)581-7282 Phone
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Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
Chester, SC 29706
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (99)
355
Students
29.0
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(803)581-7282
Phone

Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is a public school administered by the Chester 01 district in Chester, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 355 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
355.0
State avg: 532.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.24:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 9% better
School Details
School Name
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
NCESSCH ID
450153000036
State School ID
SC-1201-018
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
835-C Lancaster Highway
City
Chester
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29706
County
Chester County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
4505
State Leg. Upper
45017
State Leg. Lower
45041
Latitude
34.71369
Longitude
-81.17755
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
355
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Chester 01
LEAID
4501530
State LEA ID
SC-1201
Phone
(803)385-6122
Website
http://www.chester.k12.sc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chester
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$92,300K
Federal Revenue
$14,839K
State Revenue
$43,279K
Local Revenue
$34,182K
Total Expenditure
$82,641K
Instruction Exp.
$34,521K
Support Services
$33,368K
Other Current Exp.
$3,236K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry

1
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
Chester · Elementary
0 mi
2
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology
Chester · Elementary
0 mi
3
Chester Middle
Chester · Middle
0.3 mi
4
Academy for Teaching and Learning
Chester · Elementary
1.9 mi
5
Chester Senior High
Chester · High
2.2 mi
6
Chester County Career Center
Chester · High
2.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry?
355 students are enrolled at Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry have?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry has 29.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry serve?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry serves grades PK through 05.
Is Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry a charter school?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is not a charter school.
What metro area is Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry located in?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry belong to?
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is part of the Chester 01 school district.
How much does Chester 01 spend per student?
The Chester 01 district spends approximately $232,791,549 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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