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#1722 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 45% in state

Delavan Elementary School

Elementary School · Delavan Cusd 703 · Delavan, IL

A Delavan Cusd 703 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

907 Locust St, Delavan, IL 61734

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$16,348
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Delavan Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Delavan 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low188/100K

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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

$71,563

Median home value

$140,200

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Delavan Cusd 703

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delavan Elementary School is listed in Delavan CUSD 703; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delavan Elementary School

Delavan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delavan, IL, part of Delavan Cusd 703, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delavan Elementary School

What grades does Delavan Elementary School serve?

Delavan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Delavan Elementary School?

Delavan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delavan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delavan Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delavan Elementary School rank in IL?

Delavan Elementary School ranks #1,722 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Delavan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delavan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Delavan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delavan Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Delavan Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Delavan Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

53.1% of students at Delavan 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 – 6th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tazewell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 61734)
2,500
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
40.9
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 61734; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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