Very Good
#1239 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 33% in state
Harding Grade School
Elementary School · Serena Cusd 2 · Earlville, IL
A Serena Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1643 N 40th Rd, Earlville, IL 60518
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harding Grade School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harding Grade 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,750
Median home value
$151,200
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Serena CUSD 2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | Not available | 135 | 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.
Serena Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harding Grade School is listed in Serena CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding Grade School
Harding Grade School is a public elementary school in Earlville, IL, part of Serena Cusd 2, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 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 Harding Grade School
What grades does Harding Grade School serve?
Harding Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Harding Grade School?
Harding Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Grade School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding Grade School rank in IL?
Harding Grade School ranks #1,239 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harding Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Harding Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding Grade School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harding Grade School a charter school?
No, Harding Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding Grade School a Title I school?
No, Harding Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding Grade School?
45.2% of students at Harding Grade 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
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (815) 792-8216
- Area population (ZIP 60518)
- 3,576
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 60518; 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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