CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Chester Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chester CUSD 139 school district, located in Chester, IL with about 649 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Chester Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chester Elementary School, located at 650 Opdyke Street in Chester, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Chester Community Unit School District 139, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. It typically serves students in the early grade levels, providing a structured curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills during the formative years of a child’s development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student success and community engagement, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel supported and challenged. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Chester Elementary often incorporates extracurricular activities and resources aimed at cultivating well-rounded individuals. By focusing on a strong home-school partnership, the faculty and administration aim to prepare their students for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the tools necessary for long-term educational growth.

For more information, contact Chester Elem School at (618) 826-2354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.