Chester Union Free School District

The Chester Union Free School District is located in Chester, NY and includes 2 schools that serve 997 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Chester Union Free School District spends $16,510 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Chester Union Free School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Chester Union Free School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Chester Union Free School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Chester Union Free School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.