Very Good
#733 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Clinton Elem School
Elementary School · Clinton Cusd 15 · Clinton, IL
A Clinton Cusd 15 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
680 Illini Dr, Clinton, IL 61727
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Elem School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$61,614
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clinton Cusd 15
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Elem School is listed in Clinton CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Elem School
Clinton Elem School is a public elementary school in Clinton, IL, part of Clinton Cusd 15, serving approximately 491 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #733 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Elem School
What grades does Clinton Elem School serve?
Clinton Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Clinton Elem School?
Clinton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Elem School rank in IL?
Clinton Elem School ranks #733 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Clinton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Clinton Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clinton Elem School a charter school?
No, Clinton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Elem School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Elem School?
51.7% of students at Clinton 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- De Witt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (217) 935-6218
- Area population (ZIP 61727)
- 9,114
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 61727; 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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