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#749 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 20% in state

Jasper Elem School

Elementary School · Jasper Ccsd 17 · Fairfield, IL

A Jasper Ccsd 17 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2030 County Road 1020 N, Fairfield, IL 62837

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$15,023
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Jasper Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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

8.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jasper 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,301/100K

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

$46,646

Median home value

$105,400

Median rent

$584/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Side Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–32.0 mi336Compare →
Geff Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–85.0 mi94Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jasper Ccsd 17

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jasper Elem School is listed in Jasper CCSD 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jasper Elem School

Jasper Elem School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, IL, part of Jasper Ccsd 17, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jasper Elem School

What grades does Jasper Elem School serve?

Jasper Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Jasper Elem School?

Jasper Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elem School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jasper Elem School rank in IL?

Jasper Elem School ranks #749 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jasper Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jasper Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Jasper Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jasper Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Jasper Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

8.4% of students at Jasper 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 – 8th
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 62837)
7,924
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
46.6
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 62837; 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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