At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
171
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
48%-17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Chester Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Chester, California. The school enrolls 171 students. It is part of the Plumas Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictPlumas Unified
County6063
CityChester
ZIP96020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063117004818
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment171
White65.2%
Hispanic / Latino17.7%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Two or More Races13.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
65.2%
Hispanic
17.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two+
13.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.