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#1976 of 3,813 schools in IL
Chester Elem School
Elementary School · Chester Cusd 139 · Chester, IL
A Chester Cusd 139 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
650 Opdyke St, Chester, IL 62233
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chester Elem School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chester Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,333
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chester Cusd 139
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,256NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chester Elem School is listed in Chester CUSD 139; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chester Elem School
Chester Elem School is a public elementary school in Chester, IL, part of Chester Cusd 139, serving approximately 637 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chester Elem School
What grades does Chester Elem School serve?
Chester Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Chester Elem School?
Chester Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Elem School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chester Elem School rank in IL?
Chester Elem School ranks #1,976 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Chester Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chester Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chester Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chester Elem School a charter school?
No, Chester Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chester Elem School a Title I school?
No, Chester Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester Elem School?
54.8% of students at Chester Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (618) 826-2354
- Area population (ZIP 62233)
- 8,233
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62233; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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