Chester Shell Elementary School
#1897 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#33647 of 50,301 nationally
About Chester Shell Elementary School
Chester Shell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hawthorne, in the Alachua school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 282 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1897th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 282.
There are 3 schools in Hawthorne; Chester Shell Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Shell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester Shell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hawthorne Middle/High School
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 6–12
472 students · 541 m away
Ochwilla Elementary School
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students · 7.0 km away
Melrose Elementary School
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Lanier Elementary School
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282 students
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School
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283 students
Orchard Villa Elementary School
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283 students
Hungerford Elementary
Eatonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary
Canal Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Ivey Lane Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Shell Elementary School a good school?
Chester Shell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1897 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 Shell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Chester Shell Elementary School ranks #1897 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #33647 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester Shell Elementary School?
Chester Shell Elementary School had 282 students in 2025.
Is Chester Shell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Chester Shell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester Shell Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Chester Shell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.