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Chester Elementary School

Chester Elementary School is a public primary school in Chester, IL, serving grades PK–8, rated C, with 640 students and a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 44% in English Language Arts, 31% in Science and 26% in Math.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
640
Students per teacher
13.1:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts44%
Science31%
Math26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White77%
Hispanic18%
Two or more races3%
Black0%
Native American0%
Asian0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.7%
Prior-year enrollment
658

Homes assigned to this school

3,301 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Chester Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
650 Opdyke St, Chester, IL 62233
Phone
(618) 826-2354
Website
chester139.com
Setting
Town - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170981000578
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School district

Chester Community Unit School District 139

District rating
D+
Schools
2
Students
975
Spending per student
$12,125
Teachers (FTE)
71
Grades
PK–12
See every school in Chester Community Unit School District 139

Common questions

About Chester Elementary School

How is Chester Elementary School rated?

Chester Elementary School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chester Community Unit School District 139 is rated D+ overall.

How do students at Chester Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Chester Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 44% in English Language Arts, 31% in Science and 26% in Math.

What grades does Chester Elementary School serve?

Chester Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Chester Elementary School?

640 students attend Chester Elementary School, down from 658 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Chester Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,301 residential properties to Chester Elementary School in and around Chester. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Chester Elementary School in?

Chester Elementary School is part of Chester Community Unit School District 139, which reports 2 schools, 975 students and $12,125 of spending per student.