Below Average
#3085 of 3,813 schools in IL
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Elementary School · Mount Vernon Sd 80 · Mount Vernon, IL
A Mount Vernon Sd 80 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
401 N 30th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), 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
$58,082
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Coram Deo Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Coram Deo Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Vernon Sd 80
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is listed in Mount Vernon SD 80; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is a public elementary school in Mount Vernon, IL, part of Mount Vernon Sd 80, serving approximately 567 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,085 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
What grades does Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center serve?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center rank in IL?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center ranks #3,085 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center a charter school?
No, Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center?
91.5% of students at Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (618) 244-8068
- Area population (ZIP 62864)
- 23,061
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 62864; 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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