Chester Elementary School
Chester Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Chester CUSD 139
Chester Elementary School is located in Chester, IL and is one of 2 schools in Chester Cusd 139. It is a public school that serves 657 students in grades PK-8.
Chester Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chester Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Chester Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chester Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Chester Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Chester Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Chester Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Chester Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| St John Lutheran School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Steeleville Elementary School 10.9 miles |  |
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| St Marks Lutheran School 11 miles | n/a | |
| Immanuel Lutheran School 13 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 657
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Chester Elementary School had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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92%
Two or More Races
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Chester CUSD 139 District Spending
$8,584Per Pupil
The Chester CUSD 139 spends $8,584 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chester CUSD 139 District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Chester Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Chester CUSD 139Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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