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Jean Mcnair Elementary School

Elementary School · Winnebago Cusd 323 · Winnebago, IL

A Winnebago Cusd 323 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

304 E McNair Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088

  • Math 31% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$17,709
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Jean Mcnair Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

35.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jean Mcnair Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average524/100K

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

$94,286

Median home value

$193,000

Median rent

$979/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Berean Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–125.0 mi132Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Winnebago Cusd 323

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jean Mcnair Elementary School is listed in Winnebago CUSD 323; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jean Mcnair Elementary School

Jean Mcnair Elementary School is a public elementary school in Winnebago, IL, part of Winnebago Cusd 323, serving approximately 259 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,955 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jean Mcnair Elementary School

What grades does Jean Mcnair Elementary School serve?

Jean Mcnair Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Jean Mcnair Elementary School?

Jean Mcnair Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean Mcnair Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jean Mcnair Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jean Mcnair Elementary School rank in IL?

Jean Mcnair Elementary School ranks #1,955 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jean Mcnair Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jean Mcnair Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Jean Mcnair Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jean Mcnair Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jean Mcnair Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jean Mcnair Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jean Mcnair Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jean Mcnair Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jean Mcnair Elementary School?

35.1% of students at Jean Mcnair Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Winnebago County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 61088)
5,992
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
45.2
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 61088; 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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