Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Chester H Thompson Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester H Thompson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
50%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester H Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chester H Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Chester H Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary School?
632 students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Chester H Thompson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester H Thompson Elementary School?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chester H Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chester H Thompson Elementary School part of?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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