Chester Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chester CUSD 139
650 Opdyke St, Chester, IL 62233 · (618) 826-2354
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Academic performance
Math proficiency12%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
640Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
59%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K64
Kindergarten65
Grade 158
Grade 278
Grade 360
Grade 462
Grade 554
Grade 656
Grade 774
Grade 869
Students
White · 78%495
Hispanic · 18%117
Two or more races · 3%20
Black · 0%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Asian · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
607’20
613’21
616’22
637’23
640’24
Location
650 Opdyke St Chester
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.