Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology's student population of 300 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology 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 Of Literacy And Technology is 0.62, 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
#928 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
57%
31%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Of Literacy And Technology's ranking?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology is ranked #928 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology?
300 students attend Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology offer ?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology part of?
Chester Park Elementary School Of Literacy And Technology is part of Chester 01 School District.
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