Chester Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chester, California 96020 · Plumas Unified
#1717 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#22616 of 50,301 nationally
About Chester Elementary
Chester Elementary is a public elementary located in Chester, in the Plumas Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 171 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1717th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 171.
There are 2 schools in Chester; Chester Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chester Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Elementary a good school?
Chester Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1717 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chester Elementary rank in California?
Chester Elementary ranks #1717 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #22616 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester Elementary?
Chester Elementary had 171 students in 2025.
Is Chester Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Chester Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Chester Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.