Chesebro Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
29%
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Black
7%
16%
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White
34%
45%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Chesebro Elementary School?
281 students attend Chesebro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chesebro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesebro Elementary School?
Chesebro Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chesebro Elementary School offer ?
Chesebro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chesebro Elementary School part of?
Chesebro Elementary School is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
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