At a glance
Reported students
508
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508
Chester Academy: 508 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Chester Academy
Chester Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Chester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Chester School District. NCES reports 508 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 elementary schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 255 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the New Hampshire median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Chester Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black0%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Chester Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown North Elementary School Elementary · Timberlane Regional School District | 01–05 | 322 | 2.1 mi |
| Sandown Central School Elementary · Timberlane Regional School District | PK–KG | 154 | 4.1 mi |
| East Derry Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Derry Cooperative School District | KG–04 | 388 | 4.6 mi |
| Ernest P. Barka Elementary School Elementary · Derry Cooperative School District | KG–04 | 485 | 4.7 mi |
| Auburn Village School Elementary · Auburn School District | PK–08 | 692 | 5.8 mi |
| Lamprey River Elementary School Elementary · Raymond School District | KG–03 | 333 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chester Academy
What grades does Chester Academy serve?
Chester Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Chester School District.
How many students attend Chester Academy?
Chester Academy reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 291 New Hampshire elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chester Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 508 students and 44.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chester Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chester Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chester School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chester Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chester Academy in?
Chester Academy is part of Chester School District, based in Chester, NH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chester Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandown North Elementary School (2.1 mi), Sandown Central School (4.1 mi), East Derry Memorial Elementary School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.