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Colona Grade School
Elementary School · Colona Sd 190 · Colona, IL
A Colona Sd 190 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 1st St, Colona, IL 61241
- Math 4% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colona Grade School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colona Grade 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colona), 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
$78,611
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Bowlesburg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 3.0 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| George O Barr SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| East Moline Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colona Sd 190
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colona Grade School is listed in Colona SD 190; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colona Grade School
Colona Grade School is a public elementary school in Colona, IL, part of Colona Sd 190, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,634 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colona Grade School
What grades does Colona Grade School serve?
Colona Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Colona Grade School?
Colona Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colona Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colona Grade 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 Colona Grade School rank in IL?
Colona Grade School ranks #3,634 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Colona Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colona Grade 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 Colona Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colona Grade School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colona Grade School a charter school?
No, Colona Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colona Grade School a Title I school?
No, Colona Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colona Grade School?
54.5% of students at Colona Grade 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (309) 792-1232
- Area population (ZIP 61241)
- 6,637
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 61241; 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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