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#1737 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 46% in state

Heyworth Elem School

Elementary School · Heyworth Cusd 4 · Heyworth, IL

A Heyworth Cusd 4 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

100 S Joselyn St, Heyworth, IL 61745

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$15,158
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Heyworth Elem School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2022
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

24.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Heyworth 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated935/100K

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

$102,696

Median home value

$209,300

Median rent

$1,013/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Heyworth Cusd 4

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heyworth Elem School is listed in Heyworth CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heyworth Elem School

Heyworth Elem School is a public elementary school in Heyworth, IL, part of Heyworth Cusd 4, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,737 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heyworth Elem School

What grades does Heyworth Elem School serve?

Heyworth Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Heyworth Elem School?

Heyworth Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Heyworth Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heyworth Elem School rank in IL?

Heyworth Elem School ranks #1,737 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Heyworth Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heyworth Elem 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 Heyworth Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heyworth Elem School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Heyworth Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Heyworth Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

24.6% of students at Heyworth 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McLean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 61745)
4,506
Area median age
39.8
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 61745; 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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