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Illini Elem School
Elementary School · Grant Ccsd 110 · Fairview Heights, IL
A Grant Ccsd 110 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Circle Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Illini Elem School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Illini Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,449/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairview Heights), 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
$78,423
Median home value
$167,900
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caseyville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Sister Thea BowmanPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Twin Echo Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 182 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grant Ccsd 110
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Illini Elem School is listed in Grant CCSD 110; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Illini Elem School
Illini Elem School is a public elementary school in Fairview Heights, IL, part of Grant Ccsd 110, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,262 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Illini Elem School
What grades does Illini Elem School serve?
Illini Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Illini Elem School?
Illini Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illini Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illini Elem School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Illini Elem School rank in IL?
Illini Elem School ranks #2,262 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Illini Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Illini Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Illini Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Illini Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Illini Elem School a charter school?
No, Illini Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Illini Elem School a Title I school?
No, Illini Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Illini Elem School?
47.0% of students at Illini 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (618) 398-5552
- Area population (ZIP 62208)
- 16,653
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 62208; 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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