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Summary Data 1998/1999 1999/2000 2000/2001
Enrollment (October 1) 399  378  381 
Average Daily Attendance (%) 97% 96% 96%
Average Class Size 24  24  24 
Percentage of Students Bused 22% 22% 23%
Students in Special Programs: English as Second Language
(ESL), Special Education, Gifted, Learning Assistance Programs
84  118  95 
Percentage/Ethnic Minority 5% 6% 4%
Student Mobility: New Students (Enrolled), Transfers (Out) 129/85 67/52 65/50
Average Daily Lunches Served 176  167  181 
Percentage/Free-Reduced Lunch 11% 21% 11%

Choice Students: Incoming/Outgoing

10/10 24/14 35/16

 

Assessment Data
ITBS (State Test) 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01
Total Test Battery Grade 3 63% N/A 55%
Total Test Battery Grade 6  66% 77% 65%
District Test  1998/99 1999/00 2000/01
(Average percent mastery) Grade 5 71% N/A 78%
4TH Grade State Assessment Reading Math Writing Listening
Dates 98/99 99/00 98/99 99/00 98/99 99/00 98/99 99/00
School 77% n/a  48%  n/a  47%  n/a  77%  n/a
District  50% 62% 22%  38%  47%  31%  66%  77%
State 48% 56% 21%  31%  43%  37%  62%  71%

 

District/School Budget Profile
Building Budget (Account Codes 5-9) -  $49,202
Grants 15,286
Gifts   $100
ASB   $1,600

In 2000/01 the district received 75% of its revenues from the state, 21% locally and 4% federally. Total budget for the 2000/01 school year is $64,356,830, which averages an expenditure of $6,236 per student.

 

School Goals

 Students and staff will demonstrate respect, effort and self-discipline.

Students will meet or exceed local and state academic standards while being supported to maximize their potential.  We will specifically develop strategies and assessment to maximize performance in the area of writing.

We will provide and maintain a high quality facility, which will ensure a safe, secure and effective learning environment

 

 

 

Noteworthy Achievements/Programs/Events

Chester Elementary provides a variety of activities and programs making for a most exciting school year.  These activities include, but are not limited to: participation in the Spokane County DARE program for sixth grade students, exciting Christmas programs, a variety of programs supported by our PTA including Music For Youth programs, an exciting and informative Back to School Night that allows parents the opportunity to visit their children’s classrooms and also learn more about the operation of the PTA and principal, numerous Skate Nights, several Book Fairs, grade six challenges with the entire staff in the areas of basketball, volleyball and baseball, a wonderful DARE graduation program and sixth grade video revealing many of the activities that the sixth grade students have participated in during their final elementary school year.

 

Acknowledgements

A NOTE FROM THE CHESTER PTA:

Chester has a very active PTA that works hard to enhance every student’s education.  Fundraising activities are balanced through active parent participation in programs such as Art Docent, Science Fair, Block Watch, Book Fair, Care Committee, Classroom Volunteer program, computer support, hospitality bakers, PTA Newsletter, parent Advisory Committee, Reflections Program, Room Parent Program and Imagination Celebration Week activities.  The Chester PTA really cares!