Chester Elementary -02
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chester, South Dakota 57016 · Chester Area School District 39-1
#61 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota
#9989 of 50,301 nationally
About Chester Elementary -02
Chester Elementary -02 is a public elementary located in Chester, in the Chester Area School District 39-1 school district of South Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 154 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 61st of 226 ranked elementary schools in South Dakota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 154.
There are 3 schools in Chester; Chester Elementary -02 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%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
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 -02 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chester Elementary -02
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chester High School - 01
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
107 students · 0 m away
Chester Middle School - 03
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
67 students · 0 m away
Colman-Egan High School - 01
Colman · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students · 13 km away
Colman-Egan Jr. High - 02
Colman · Public middle · Grades 7–8
36 students · 13 km away
Colman Elementary - 03
Colman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
193 students · 13 km away
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–8
41 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Tri-Valley Elementary in Colton - 02
Colton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
154 students
Ethan Elementary - 02
Ethan · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
Renberg Elementary - 42
Renner · Public elementary · Grades K–5
155 students
Viborg-Hurley Elementary - 02
Viborg · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
153 students
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
Willow Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
153 students
Arlington Elementary - 02
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
152 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Elementary -02 a good school?
Chester Elementary -02 has a Success Index (US) of 71.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #61 of 226 in South Dakota. 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 -02 rank in South Dakota?
Chester Elementary -02 ranks #61 of 226 elementary schools in South Dakota and #9989 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chester Elementary -02?
Chester Elementary -02 had 154 students in 2025.
Is Chester Elementary -02 a elementary school or a high school?
Chester Elementary -02 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chester Elementary -02?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Chester Elementary -02; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.