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#1568 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 41% in state
Illinois City Elem School
Elementary School · Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois City, IL
A Rockridge Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24017 122nd Ave W, Illinois City, IL 61259
- Math 77% proficient (2012)
- Reading 72% proficient (2012)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Illinois City Elem School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2009, to 75% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Illinois City 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,550
Median home value
$198,900
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Rockridge CUSD 300
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–2 | Not available | 142 | 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.
Rockridge Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Illinois City Elem School is listed in Rockridge CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Illinois City Elem School
Illinois City Elem School is a public elementary school in Illinois City, IL, part of Rockridge Cusd 300, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Illinois City Elem School
What grades does Illinois City Elem School serve?
Illinois City Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Illinois City Elem School?
Illinois City Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois City Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illinois City Elem School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Illinois City Elem School rank in IL?
Illinois City Elem School ranks #1,568 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Illinois City Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Illinois City Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Illinois City Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Illinois City Elem School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Illinois City Elem School a charter school?
No, Illinois City Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Illinois City Elem School a Title I school?
No, Illinois City Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Illinois City Elem School?
32.5% of students at Illinois City 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rock Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (309) 793-8090
- Area population (ZIP 61259)
- 1,107
- Area median age
- 55.5
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 61259; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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