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Capron Elem School

Elementary School · North Boone Cusd 200 · Capron, IL

A North Boone Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 N Wooster St, Capron, IL 61012

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$17,980
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Capron Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 71 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

44.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Capron 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average259/100K

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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

$98,750

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Poplar Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–44.4 mi248Compare →
Manchester Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–4Not available139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Boone Cusd 200

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$17,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Capron Elem School is listed in North Boone CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Capron Elem School

Capron Elem School is a public elementary school in Capron, IL, part of North Boone Cusd 200, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,645 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Capron Elem School

What grades does Capron Elem School serve?

Capron Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Capron Elem School?

Capron Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Capron Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Capron Elem School rank in IL?

Capron Elem School ranks #3,645 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Capron Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Capron Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Capron Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Capron Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Capron Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Capron Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

44.6% of students at Capron 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 – 4th
Enrollment
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 61012)
2,322
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
32.2
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 61012; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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