Academy for Teaching and Learning vs Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
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 School Elementary of Inquiry
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Academy for Teaching and Learning Chester, South Carolina | Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry Chester, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 688 | #578 of 688 |
| National rank | #34612 of 50,301 | #39386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 329 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| 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 28.7).
- •Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
- •Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is the larger school with 355 students compared with 329.
- •Academy for Teaching and Learning is a charter school while Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry 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 School Elementary of Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks higher (36.0 vs 28.7 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 School Elementary of Inquiry?
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 School Elementary of Inquiry: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Teaching and Learning and Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry rank in South Carolina?
Academy for Teaching and Learning is 515th of 688 and Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry is 578th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).