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#3393 of 3,813 schools in IL
Buncombe Cons School
Elementary School · Buncombe Cons Sd 43 · Buncombe, IL
An elementary school in Buncombe, IL where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
164 Main, Buncombe, IL 62912
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buncombe Cons School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buncombe Cons 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,625
Median home value
$103,500
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62912; 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.
Buncombe Cons Sd 43
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buncombe Cons School is listed in Buncombe Cons SD 43; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buncombe Cons School
Buncombe Cons School is a public elementary school in Buncombe, IL, part of Buncombe Cons Sd 43, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,393 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buncombe Cons School
What grades does Buncombe Cons School serve?
Buncombe Cons School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Buncombe Cons School?
Buncombe Cons School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buncombe Cons School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buncombe Cons School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buncombe Cons School rank in IL?
Buncombe Cons School ranks #3,393 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Buncombe Cons School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buncombe Cons 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 Buncombe Cons School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buncombe Cons School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buncombe Cons School a charter school?
No, Buncombe Cons School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buncombe Cons School a Title I school?
No, Buncombe Cons School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buncombe Cons School?
100.0% of students at Buncombe Cons 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (618) 658-8830
- Area population (ZIP 62912)
- 1,534
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 62912; 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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