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Chester Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
325 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011 · (413) 685-1360 · Part of Gateway School District
Students
114
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Chester Elementary
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts34.5%
State average 49.3%
Location
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325 Middlefield Road, Chester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K25
Kindergarten17
Grade 119
Grade 216
Grade 313
Grade 48
Grade 516
Enrollment over time
102’20
116’21
125’22
117’23
114’24
Up 11.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 91%Hispanic 6%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.