Excellent
#447 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
Glenn Raymond School
Elementary School · Iroquois County Cusd 9 · Watseka, IL
An Iroquois County Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 W Mulberry St, Watseka, IL 60970
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Glenn Raymond School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenn Raymond School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watseka), 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
$48,456
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Iroquois County Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glenn Raymond School is listed in Iroquois County CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenn Raymond School
Glenn Raymond School is a public elementary school in Watseka, IL, part of Iroquois County Cusd 9, serving approximately 297 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenn Raymond School
What grades does Glenn Raymond School serve?
Glenn Raymond School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Glenn Raymond School?
Glenn Raymond School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Raymond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Raymond School 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 Glenn Raymond School rank in IL?
Glenn Raymond School ranks #447 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Glenn Raymond School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenn Raymond School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Glenn Raymond School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn Raymond School has 42% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Glenn Raymond School a charter school?
No, Glenn Raymond School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenn Raymond School a Title I school?
No, Glenn Raymond School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenn Raymond School?
71.0% of students at Glenn Raymond 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Iroquois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (815) 432-4581
- Area population (ZIP 60970)
- 5,965
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 60970; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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