Chester-east Lincoln Elem School

Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School serves 299 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Lincoln, Illinois. This public elementary school maintains a favorable 13.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 22 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #844 out of 3,819 Illinois schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 8.0 out of 10, Chester-East Lincoln shows particular strength in its overall educational program. In English Language Arts and reading assessments, 42% of students across all grade levels perform at proficient or above levels. Located in Logan County, the school serves a community where the median household income is $57,379 and the median home value is $118,300.

The surrounding area has a 13.1% poverty rate, and 18% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. This working-class community of 18,216 residents provides a stable environment for the school's educational mission. Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School operates in Lincoln's town setting, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining academic standards that rank well above the state median.