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#3425 of 3,813 schools in IL

Broadmeadow Elem School

Elementary School · Rantoul City Sd 137 · Rantoul, IL

A Rantoul City Sd 137 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

500 Sunview Rd, Rantoul, IL 61866

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$20,067
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Broadmeadow Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Broadmeadow 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,433/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rantoul), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$51,389

Median home value

$111,900

Median rent

$892/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Malachy SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–80.9 mi160Compare →
Northview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–51.2 mi241Compare →
Eastlawn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–41.9 mi260Compare →
Pleasant Acres Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2K–52.3 mi297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rantoul City Sd 137

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$20,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Broadmeadow Elem School is listed in Rantoul City SD 137; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Broadmeadow Elem School

Broadmeadow Elem School is a public elementary school in Rantoul, IL, part of Rantoul City Sd 137, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,425 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Broadmeadow Elem School

What grades does Broadmeadow Elem School serve?

Broadmeadow Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Broadmeadow Elem School?

Broadmeadow Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Broadmeadow Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Broadmeadow Elem School rank in IL?

Broadmeadow Elem School ranks #3,425 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Broadmeadow Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Broadmeadow Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Broadmeadow Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Broadmeadow Elem School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Broadmeadow Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Broadmeadow Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

90.9% of students at Broadmeadow 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 61866)
13,407
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
35.3
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 61866; 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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