Elementary Schools in Chester CUSD 139


Summary:

The Chester CUSD 139 district in Illinois has only one elementary school, Chester Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 616 students. While the school has maintained a relatively consistent statewide ranking over the past three years, its academic performance is mixed compared to state averages.

Chester Elementary School's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 42.2% is slightly above the state average of 41.2%, but its Mathematics proficiency rate of 19.3% is significantly lower than the state average of 28.4%. The school's Science proficiency rate of 49.2% is also below the state average of 53.2%. However, the school's per-student spending of $11,982 and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 suggest that the district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning.

One notable characteristic of Chester Elementary School is its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 61.04%. This suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can present unique challenges and resource needs. Overall, the data provides a snapshot of Chester Elementary School's performance and characteristics, highlighting areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

District Detail

 1940 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233-1127

 (618) 826-4509

SchoolDigger Rank:
531st of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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