Below Average
#3236 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dawn Elser Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Sd 104 · O Fallon, IL
A Central Sd 104 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Hartman Ln, O Fallon, IL 62269
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dawn Elser Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dawn Elser Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,224/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (O Fallon), 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
$100,167
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62269; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Holliday Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| J Emmett Hinchcliffe SR Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Marie Schaefer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 641 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Sd 104
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dawn Elser Elementary School is listed in Central SD 104; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dawn Elser Elementary School
Dawn Elser Elementary School is a public elementary school in O Fallon, IL, part of Central Sd 104, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,236 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dawn Elser Elementary School
What grades does Dawn Elser Elementary School serve?
Dawn Elser Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Dawn Elser Elementary School?
Dawn Elser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawn Elser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawn Elser Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dawn Elser Elementary School rank in IL?
Dawn Elser Elementary School ranks #3,236 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dawn Elser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dawn Elser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Dawn Elser Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dawn Elser Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dawn Elser Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dawn Elser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dawn Elser Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dawn Elser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dawn Elser Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Dawn Elser 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (618) 632-6336
- Area population (ZIP 62269)
- 35,536
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 62269; 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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