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Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61, Illinois

Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61 is an elementary school district in Logan County and De Witt County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 2,849 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 123 sq mi (320 km²) of land.

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Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61 in Illinois
Lincoln Elementary School District 27West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 92
Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,849 ± 356
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
Counties
Logan County97% of the district’s landDe Witt County3% of the district’s land
Land area
123 sq mi (320 km²)
Median household income
$88,864 ± $21,413
Median home value
$183,900 ± $24,223
Water area
0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1709850
Coordinates (central point)
40.143506, -89.280168
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61, largest first

  1. East Lincoln Township7,677 people
  2. Chester Township508 people
  3. Oran Township346 people
  4. Beason (CDP)142 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Lincoln Elementary School District 274.7 mi west
  2. West Lincoln-Broadwell Elementary School District 927.9 mi west

These share a boundary with Chester-East Lincoln Community CSD 61. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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