Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln, IL · Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 · Grades PK - 8
477th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chester-East Lincoln Elem School 477th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 299 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 90.3% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Typical home value $136K in zip 62656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Washington-Monroe Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 0.8 mi away1,278th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 9Central Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 1.4 mi away417th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 63% - –Adams Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 1.9 mi away
- 6Northwest Elem SchoolLincoln ESD 27 · 2 mi away851st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 8West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem SchWest Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 · 3.4 mi away495th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 51% - 7Mount Pulaski Elem SchoolMt Pulaski CUSD 23 · 9.4 mi away758th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 45% - 6Olympia South Elem SchOlympia CUSD 16 · 10.5 mi away856th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 37% - 4New Holland-Middletown Elem SchNew Holland-Middletown ED 88 · 12.9 mi away1,434th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chester-East Lincoln Elem School in?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is part of the Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 district in Lincoln, Illinois.
Is Chester-East Lincoln Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chester-East Lincoln Elem School 477th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chester-East Lincoln Elem School?
White 90%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 3%, Black 1% (299 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chester-East Lincoln Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62656 is $136K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.