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Chester Elementary School

650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chester Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
616 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1759 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chester Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
12%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chester Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester Elementary School's ranking?
Chester Elementary School is ranked #1759 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chester Elementary School often compared to?
Chester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steeleville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chester Elementary School?
616 students attend Chester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chester Elementary School students are White, 15% 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 Elementary School?
Chester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester Elementary School offer ?
Chester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chester Elementary School part of?
Chester Elementary School is part of Chester CUSD 139 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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