Chester-East Lincoln Elem School

Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
279 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School is a public school located in Lincoln, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As the primary educational facility for the Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61, the school is situated in a rural setting that emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to provide individualized attention to their student body. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of a rural district, Chester-East Lincoln focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging extracurricular participation to build well-rounded students. The facility at 1300 1500th St serves as a central hub for the district, reflecting the community’s ongoing investment in local education and the long-term success of its students.
279
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
Phone: (217)732-4136
Website: http://www.cel61.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 32
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 35
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 23
Gender Ratio
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