Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Lincoln, IL, encompassing approximately 123.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1002 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School's ranking?
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School is ranked #1002 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School often compared to?
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School?
288 students attend Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School?
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School is part of Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District.
School Calendar
View the Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
First Day Back from Winter Break
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
School Reviews
Review Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
