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#2968 of 3,813 schools in IL

Douglas Elem School

Elementary School · Belleville Sd 118 · Belleville, IL

A Belleville Sd 118 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

125 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62220

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$19,365
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Douglas Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

56%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,367/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), 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

$65,261

Median home value

$141,300

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–80.4 mi228Compare →
Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–60.8 mi329Compare →
St Teresa Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.0 mi177Compare →
Illinois Center for AutismPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.1 mi114Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Belleville Sd 118

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$19,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas Elem School is listed in Belleville SD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas Elem School

Douglas Elem School is a public elementary school in Belleville, IL, part of Belleville Sd 118, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,968 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas Elem School

What grades does Douglas Elem School serve?

Douglas Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Douglas Elem School?

Douglas Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Elem School rank in IL?

Douglas Elem School ranks #2,968 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Douglas Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Douglas Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Douglas Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Douglas Elem School a Title I school?

No, Douglas Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Elem School?

56.0% of students at Douglas 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 62220)
19,391
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
39.5
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 62220; 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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