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#1590 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 42% in state
Astoria Elem School
Elementary School · Astoria Cusd 1 · Astoria, IL
An Astoria Cusd 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
402 N Jefferson St, Astoria, IL 61501
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Astoria Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Astoria Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,250
Median home value
$68,400
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Astoria Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Astoria Elem School is listed in Astoria CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Astoria Elem School
Astoria Elem School is a public elementary school in Astoria, IL, part of Astoria Cusd 1, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Astoria Elem School
What grades does Astoria Elem School serve?
Astoria Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Astoria Elem School?
Astoria Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Astoria Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Astoria Elem School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Astoria Elem School rank in IL?
Astoria Elem School ranks #1,590 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Astoria Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Astoria Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Astoria Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Astoria Elem School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Astoria Elem School a charter school?
No, Astoria Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Astoria Elem School a Title I school?
No, Astoria Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Astoria Elem School?
61.5% of students at Astoria Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (309) 329-2158
- Area population (ZIP 61501)
- 1,612
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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