Chester-East Lincoln Elem School

Elementary No virtual instruction Lincoln, IL Grades PK–08 Town: Distant Lincoln, IL SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln, IL 62656
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
288
Students
24.0
Teachers
12:1
Student:Teacher
(217)732-4136
Phone
http://www.cel61.com
Website

Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is a public Elementary school located in Lincoln, ILLINOIS, operated by the Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 288 students enrolled; a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
288.0
State avg: 389.0
▼ 26% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
NCESSCH ID
170985000580
State School ID
IL-17-054-0610-04-170540610042001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1300 1500th St
City
Lincoln
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
62656
County
Logan County
Metro Area
Lincoln, IL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1715
State Leg. Upper
17044
State Leg. Lower
17087
Latitude
40.13736
Longitude
-89.34623
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
288
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 128 44.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
LEAID
1709850
State LEA ID
IL-17-054-0610-04
Phone
(217)732-4136
Website
http://www.cel61.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lincoln
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,359K
Federal Revenue
$369K
State Revenue
$1,007K
Local Revenue
$4,983K
Total Expenditure
$3,699K
Instruction Exp.
$1,977K
Support Services
$1,149K
Other Current Exp.
$176K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Chester-East Lincoln Elem School

1
Lincolnland Technical Ed Ctr
Lincoln · High
0.5 mi
2
Lincoln Comm High School
Lincoln · High
0.5 mi
3
Washington-Monroe Elem School
Lincoln · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Central Elem School
Lincoln · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Adams Elem School
Lincoln · Elementary
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chester-East Lincoln Elem School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Chester-East Lincoln Elem School?
288 students are enrolled at Chester-East Lincoln Elem School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Chester-East Lincoln Elem School have?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School has 24.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1.
What grades does Chester-East Lincoln Elem School serve?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Chester-East Lincoln Elem School a charter school?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Chester-East Lincoln Elem School located in?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is located in the Lincoln, IL metropolitan area.
What school district does Chester-East Lincoln Elem School belong to?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is part of the Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 school district.
How much does Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 spend per student?
The Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 district spends approximately $12,843,750 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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