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#1811 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 48% in state

Cissna Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Cissna Park Cusd 6 · Cissna Park, IL

A Cissna Park Cusd 6 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

511 N 2nd St, Cissna Park, IL 60924

  • Math 57% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-5.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,700
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Cissna Park Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency57%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cissna Park Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average542/100K

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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

$69,145

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60924; 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.

Cissna Park Cusd 6

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cissna Park Elementary School is listed in Cissna Park CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cissna Park Elementary School

Cissna Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cissna Park, IL, part of Cissna Park Cusd 6, serving approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,811 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cissna Park Elementary School

What grades does Cissna Park Elementary School serve?

Cissna Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cissna Park Elementary School?

Cissna Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cissna Park Elementary School rank in IL?

Cissna Park Elementary School ranks #1,811 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Cissna Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cissna Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Cissna Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cissna Park Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cissna Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cissna Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cissna Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cissna Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cissna Park Elementary School?

28.7% of students at Cissna Park Elementary 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
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Iroquois County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 60924)
1,707
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 60924; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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