Academy for Teaching and Learning vs Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Teaching and Learning
Chester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
| Measure | Academy for Teaching and Learning Chester, South Carolina | Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 688 | #552 of 688 |
| National rank | #34612 of 50,301 | #37469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 329 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 31.6).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.8).
- •Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is the larger school with 331 students compared with 329.
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning is a charter school while Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Teaching and Learning better than Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks higher (36.0 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Teaching and Learning and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Teaching and Learning: 329. Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Teaching and Learning and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts rank in South Carolina?
Academy for Teaching and Learning is 515th of 688 and Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts is 552nd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).