Chester Andover Elementary School

72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
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Bottom 50%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester Andover Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester Andover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Chester Andover Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chester Andover Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Andover Elementary School is 0.25, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#191 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester Andover Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Andover Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Andover Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Andover Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester Andover Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Andover Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Chester Andover Elementary School?
282 students attend Chester Andover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chester Andover Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester Andover Elementary School?
Chester Andover Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chester Andover Elementary School offer ?
Chester Andover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester Andover Elementary School part of?
Chester Andover Elementary School is part of Green Mountain Unified School District #77.
In what neighborhood is Chester Andover Elementary School located?
Chester Andover Elementary School is located in the Chester Depot neighborhood of Chester, VT.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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