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#655 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 17% in state

Bartelso Elem School

Elementary School · Bartelso Sd 57 · Bartelso, IL

A Bartelso Sd 57 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

306 S Washington St, Bartelso, IL 62218

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$10,933

Students at Bartelso Elem School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2022
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

1.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bartelso Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,636

Median home value

$197,300

Median rent

$545/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

93.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Germantown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–84.0 mi246Compare →
Beckemeyer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–14.9 mi177Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bartelso Sd 57

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
0.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bartelso Elem School is listed in Bartelso SD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bartelso Elem School

Bartelso Elem School is a public elementary school in Bartelso, IL, part of Bartelso Sd 57, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bartelso Elem School

What grades does Bartelso Elem School serve?

Bartelso Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bartelso Elem School?

Bartelso Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartelso Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bartelso Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bartelso Elem School rank in IL?

Bartelso Elem School ranks #655 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bartelso Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bartelso Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Bartelso Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bartelso Elem School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bartelso Elem School a charter school?

No, Bartelso Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bartelso Elem School a Title I school?

No, Bartelso Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bartelso Elem School?

1.8% of students at Bartelso 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 – 8th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Area population (ZIP 62218)
1,997
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
42.9
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 62218; 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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