For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
288 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,080
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,844
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District?
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District manages 1 public schools serving 288 students.
What is the rank of Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District?
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District is ranked #260 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District?
92% of Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District 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 CCSD 61 School District?
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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